Thibault TEMPELAERE
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Essendi
Paris, France
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Career Paths of Vatel Graduates in Hospitality and Tourism
Discover the inspiring journeys of Vatel graduates: diverse roles in hospitality, management, events, restaurant operations, and tourism, both in France and internationally.
The first Vatel school, opened in 1981, Vatel Paris moved on September 1, 2025, to La Défense, a lively and dynamic district that hosts renowned companies as well as major events.
Vatel Lyon is a school of hotel management that trains the future operational managers and executives in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Vatel Nîmes is a hotel management school that trains future managers and executives in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Vatel Bordeaux is a school specialising in hotel management, preparing future professionals in the hotel and tourism industry for international careers.
Vatel Nantes is a hotel management school that trains future managers and executives in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Vatel Academy in Lyon-Marcy l'Etoile, is a vocational campus of the Vatel school that trains students for technical careers in the hotel and restaurant industries.
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All Facets of the Restaurant Industry in one place
Develop your culinary, pastry and service skills in the catering and restaurant industry.
The 4,000 m² of Vatel Academy in Lyon-Marcy l'Etoile are dedicated to both academics, with classrooms and group study rooms, and hands-on experience, with four facilities open to the public. Supervised by professionals, you will practice in real-world conditions, discover different service and restaurant management models, and get to know all the professions in the industry.
Students benefit from complete facilities, including kitchens, a pastry and bakery lab, a reception area, and four experimental spaces open to the public:
Codes of gastronomy
Le restaurant Avenir showcases the codes of gastronomy. You offer your clients a surprising and unforgettable culinary experience. In the kitchen, you prepare dishes using high-quality products, creating meals they will remember for a long time. In the dining room, you provide attentive and discreet service in a modern and elegant setting.
The Le Potager bistronomic restaurant embodies the brasserie spirit. You offer clients creative cuisine made from fresh, seasonal products, for lunch only. The service is fast, warm, and relaxed.
The Arômes bar invites patrons to enjoy a tasting experience. You offer a delicious pastry of the day, prepare a cappuccino just like they do in Italy, and create an exotic and unexpected cocktail, always in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
The reception lounges are ideal for all kinds of events. Seminars, conferences, weddings, banquets—their success depends on a multitude of details, from the decor to the plate. You learn organization, rigor, and coordination between all restaurant professions, whether in the kitchen or dining room. And when a client gives you a big thank you, what pride you feel for having contributed to a successful event.
By working in all of the experimental facilities, you will understand how each profession interacts with the others, what the constraints of each role are, and how to work together more effectively.
The kitchen, pastry, and bakery labs are equipped with the latest generation of equipment. These are the same conditions you would find in the finest establishments, and they are ideal for training.
Do you dream of a career leading prestigious establishments?