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Working in Hotel & Hospitality at MERKUR

In the Hotel & Hospitality work environment, you create exceptional experiences for our guests – at our training and conference hotel Schloss Benkhausen or restaurants from MERKUR SPIELBANKEN, including the restaurants SYGHT in Dortmund and Inside in Duisburg. Whether in the kitchen, in service, at the bar, at reception or in event and conference management, you ensure that people feel completely at ease.

With hospitality, professionalism and team spirit, you work in an environment where atmosphere matters, collaboration is strongly valued and new career opportunities emerge – for you and your personal growth.

Your entry into a world of hospitality

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With professional experience


If you want to use your experience to explore new opportunities and take on more responsibility, this is the right place for you. You shape service quality, support smooth operations and help create exceptional guest experiences in Hotel & Hospitality.

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Career start


After completing your apprenticeship or gaining initial practical experience, you start your career in Hotel & Hospitality and want to grow. With us, you take on roles at the bar, in event support or in hotel operations and actively contribute to professional guest experiences.

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Career change


A career change is very much possible here. You will be introduced to service processes, kitchen tasks or guest services and develop in an environment where friendliness, structure and teamwork matter more than previous experience.

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Part-time role


A part-time role in Hotel & Hospitality offers flexible shifts and varied tasks. You support service, breakfast operations, housekeeping or events and help ensure that guests enjoy a pleasant overall experience – ideal as an additional source of income.

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Apprenticeship


An Apprenticeship Program – Cook (m/f/d) or an Apprenticeship Program – Hospitality Management Specialist (m/f/d) opens up a wide range of opportunities in the kitchen, service, reception or event support. You actively shape guest experiences, learn about processes in the hotel and hospitality sector and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

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Internship


An internship allows you to gain practical experience in service, kitchen, reception or event support. You assist the team in day-to-day operations, learn about workflows and gain realistic insights into the diversity of the hotel and hospitality sector.

Our diversity in Hotel & Hospitality

In the kitchens at Schloss Benkhausen and the MERKUR casinos, fresh meals are prepared daily for the Schloss café “Die Rentei”, for conferences and for our casino guests. Chefs and pastry chefs (m/f/d) create a variety of dishes, supported by kitchen assistants and dishwashing staff who ensure preparation and smooth daily operations. This results in an exclusive culinary offering that professionally caters to a variety of requirements.

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Ob Schloss-Restaurant oder MERKUR SPIELBANKEN: Unsere Servicekräfte betreuen Gäste, begleiten Tagungen und sorgen für einen reibungslosen Ablauf. Sie servieren Speisen und Getränke, bereiten Räume vor und schaffen eine einladende Atmosphäre. An der Bar verbinden Sie Gastfreundschaft mit strukturierter Arbeitsweise und unterstützen damit ein gepflegtes, professionelles Erlebnis für alle Besucher.

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The reception is the central point of contact for our guests at Schloss Benkausen and MERKUR SPIELBANKEN. You will handle check-ins, answer enquiries, coordinate stays and provide information about our services. Through structured processes and reliable communication, you will ensure that guests are welcomed professionally and that conferences, events and overnight stays get off to a smooth start.

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The Events and Conferences Coordination team organises seminars, conferences and special events both at Schloss Benkhausen and at our MERKUR SPIELBANKEN in Hanover and Dortmund. At Schloss Benkhausen, this includes coordinating wedding ceremonies. You plan venues, draw up schedules and liaise closely with the service team, the kitchen and guests. Through careful preparation and clear coordination, you ensure professionally organised events and a smooth running of proceedings.

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Hospitality management professionals support the entire operation at Schloss Benkhausen – from reception and service to housekeeping and event support. You coordinate processes, look after guests and connect different areas of responsibility. Through structured organisation and reliable collaboration, you help create a pleasant guest experience throughout the entire stay.

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Your benefits at a glance

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Balance & flexibility

  • Flexible working hours support a healthy balance between work, family, studies and personal commitments.

  • Seasonal and part-time models offer additional flexibility for different life situations.

  • Employees benefit from reliable shift planning, as night, Sunday and public holiday shifts are scheduled well in advance, while roles at Schloss Benkhausen are predominantly daytime.

  • 30 days of annual leave plus additional special leave days provide time for rest, breaks and personal experiences.

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Fair remuneration & additional benefits

  • Fair and punctual pay is a given for us.

  • Night, Sunday and public holiday shifts receive fair allowances in recognition of additional commitment.

  • Attractive additional benefits – from discounts to special offers – complement the salary in a meaningful way.

  • Performance is visibly recognised – commitment pays off and is appreciated.

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Workwear & equipment

  • Workwear provided free of charge ensures a consistent, professional and well-groomed appearance.

  • High wearing comfort supports wellbeing in day-to-day work and guest interaction.

  • The equipment is functional and tailored to the requirements of different roles.

  • Shared workwear strengthens team spirit and creates a visible sense of unity at Schloss Benkhausen and at MERKUR SPIELBANKEN.

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Appreciation & team spirit

  • With more than 15,000 employees worldwide, we still maintain a family-like working culture: passion, diversity and enthusiasm connect us across locations and departments.

  • At Schloss Benkhausen and MERKUR SPIELBANKEN, employees experience a close-knit, supportive environment and open communication.

  • New team members are warmly welcomed and quickly gain confidence thanks to helpful colleagues.

  • Respect, team spirit and enjoyment at work shape everyday collaboration – regardless of experience or background.

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Growth & development

  • You can join us even without prior experience – motivation and a passion for guest interaction matter more than previous years of work.

  • A structured induction programme led by experienced colleagues ensures a smooth start and helps you find your feet quickly from day one.

  • Interested staff members can develop their skills in various areas and gradually take on more responsibility.

  • As a strong group of companies, we offer long-term prospects and a stable working environment.

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Group-wide benefits

  • Beyond Hotel & Hospitality, you benefit from selected advantages across the entire group of companies.

  • Flexible working models and fair allowances support balance and individual needs.

  • Professional development, team initiatives and career opportunities strengthen appreciation and open up long-term prospects.

  • Health and leisure programmes promote wellbeing, motivation and a strong sense of community.

Discover all the benefits

Jobs in Hotel & Hospitality

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Everything you need to know

In addition to full-time positions, we offer part-time roles and – depending on the area – seasonal opportunities. Especially in kitchen, service and event roles, there are options that can be combined well with studies, family or other commitments.

You can find currently available options in our current vacancies.

We take individual preferences into account wherever possible. In particular, the conference and restaurant areas at Schloss Benkhausen offer good planning reliability with structured daytime and early shifts. In other hospitality and service areas, shift schedules are coordinated within the team to ensure fair planning.

Yes, entry without prior experience is possible in many areas. New employees receive structured onboarding and support from experienced colleagues. Motivation, reliability and enjoyment of teamwork are often more important than previous industry experience.

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