Job market Sylt
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Hotel industry & gastronomy
The range of accommodation options on Sylt is as diverse as the wishes of our guests. The hotel industry plays a significant role in this. From charming family-run businesses with personalized service to exclusive 5-star luxury hotels – the island offers a wide spectrum that meets the needs of all Sylt enthusiasts and simultaneously opens up numerous career opportunities for those interested in the hotel industry.
Sylt is also known far beyond the island itself as a culinary mecca. Whether beach bistro, cozy bar or upscale restaurant: the more than 200 gastronomic establishments on Sylt regularly offer exciting job opportunities and are eager to receive applications.
Skilled trades
The saying "craftsmanship is a gold mine" also holds true on Sylt. Despite its limited size of about 100 square kilometers, the island offers a variety of crafts.
Whether thatching, carpentry, hairdressing, baking or electrical engineering – the range of craft professions on Sylt is surprisingly diverse.
Health & Care
Health and relaxation are deeply rooted in the island's philosophy . This is simply a consequence of the North Sea and the history of its health resorts. The core of the health market, traditional healthcare, is also vital on Sylt.
Medical practices with different specializations, as well as the Asklepios Clinic, form the island's healthcare network, thus offering many opportunities to realize one's potential in one of the related professions.
Tourism
With the growing tourism on Sylt, the demand for seasonal workers in various sectors is also steadily increasing. Active support is sought in all areas during the season, offering excellent opportunities to get a taste of different professions and island life. This allows you to experience a new environment and meet interesting people.
The Sylt season typically runs from Easter until the autumn holidays , with the summer holidays being the peak season. The duration of seasonal jobs varies depending on the profession. Many employers provide apartments and staff accommodation , which makes settling in on Sylt considerably easier. Often, a season on the island leads to a permanent life there, especially if the love for the sea endures.
Education
The Sylt School Centre is the largest educational institution on the island, uniting a grammar school and a comprehensive school under one roof. For many years, it has been a training center for teachers in the first and second phases of their education, offering multi-week internships and practical training.
The educational offerings are complemented by four primary schools, a Danish school, and a vocational school . Even the youngest children are well cared for: a total of ten daycare centers, kindergartens, and nurseries lovingly look after the children on Sylt.
Retail
The diverse clientele on Sylt is also reflected in the wide range of retail options. From exclusive boutiques to sporty and casual shops, everything is represented.
But the island has much more to offer than just fashion: bookstores, cosmetics shops, drugstores, furniture stores, pharmacies, toy stores, and grocery stores shape the retail landscape. Many of these businesses provide apprenticeships and support the professional development of their employees.
Job opportunities in this field are available both seasonally and long-term . The Sylt job search provides a good overview and helps with the search.
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FAQ Hotel & Catering
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From small, owner-managed guesthouses to 5-star luxury hotels, the hotel landscape on Sylt covers almost everything.
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From fast food to Michelin-starred cuisine, Sylt has it all. There are over 200 restaurants and cafes on Sylt, each dedicated to providing a personalized and pampering experience for its guests. Our restaurant search offers an excellent overview of the diverse range of restaurants and cafes on Sylt.
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Whether at the reception, in the kitchen, at the breakfast service, in housekeeping, as restaurant manager or in marketing - the possible positions are as diverse as the Sylt hotels and restaurants themselves.
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In the Sylt hotel and catering industry, for example, the following apprenticeships are offered:
- Restaurant specialist
- Hotel manager
- cook
- Specialist in the hospitality industry
- Specialist in system catering
DEHOGA Schleswig-Holstein has compiled the generally necessary prerequisites and opportunities for this in the form of training profiles.
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The DEHOGA is an employers’ association for the hotel and catering industry on Germany’s northernmost island.
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Opportunities for professional development depend fundamentally on the company in question. Experience has shown that many employers on Sylt are open to this. Therefore, it's highly advisable to do your research and contact your supervisors. Ideally, continuing education ultimately creates a win-win situation.
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Working hours in the restaurant industry vary from business to business. Most Sylt employers offer a five- or six-day work week. Many restaurants on the island have a day off for all employees to relax together. Many often use the off-season for a longer break, allowing for renovation work and even longer vacations.
FAQ Crafts
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There are four Sylt guilds, which cover the following sectors:
- Sylt Bakers' Guild
- Sylt Building Trades and Carpenters Guild
- Painters, varnishers and glaziers guild Sylt
- Sylt Sanitary, Heating and Air Conditioning Guild
Sylt companies are still members of the following guilds:
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Due to the lively construction activity, Sylt's construction and trades companies are constantly in need of skilled workers from all trades. Bakers, hairdressers, and automotive mechatronics technicians are also in demand on Sylt.
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The following professions are trained on Sylt and in North Friesland:
- Plant mechanic
- Finishing worker
- Baker
- Building and object coater
- Concrete and reinforced concrete worker
- roofer
- Electronics technician
- Specialist salesperson in the food trade
- butcher
- Tile, slab and mosaic fitter
- Hairdresser
- Automotive mechatronics engineer
- Painter and varnisher
- bricklayer
- Metalworker
- Interior decorator
- road builder
- Civil engineering specialist
- Carpenter
- Heat, cold and sound insulation specialist
- Carpenter
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Each training program consists of a practical and theoretical component. The Nordfriesland District Vocational School in Niebüll is responsible for the theoretical components. Students can also obtain all school qualifications, from the "First General Education Certificate" to the "University Entrance Qualification."
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The chances of securing a permanent position vary from company to company. It's best to discuss this directly with the company in advance. However, there are generally many advantages for companies to retain their trainees. They are well-trained and already very familiar with their field.
FAQ Health & Care
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On Sylt, there is the Asklepios Clinic , which serves as both the island's general hospital and a rehabilitation clinic; the Sylt Island Clinic , a prevention and rehabilitation facility for mothers/fathers and children; the Sylt Specialist Clinic for Children and Adolescents; and the Sylt Clinic , where families with a child suffering from cancer can find renewed strength. In 2022, the private Lanserhof Sylt Clinic will also open its doors in List.
Thanks to the ideal natural conditions (stimulating climate, sea air, etc.), the health clinics on Sylt specialize primarily in the treatment of respiratory diseases, skin diseases, and allergies. The health clinics offer targeted mother/father-child treatments, especially for children suffering from allergies and asthma.
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On the island of Sylt, the Johanniter operates two locations with different residential and care concepts. These range from inpatient care to day and short-term care to assisted living.
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The following facilities are available for children and parents on Sylt:
- Island Clinic Sylt, prevention and rehabilitation facility for mother/father and child
- Sylt Clinic, here families with a child suffering from cancer gain new strength
- Louise Schröder House, Mother-child care in Keitum on Sylt
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Wellness is very important on Sylt, which is why, in addition to the wellness options in the various wellness hotels (such as Hotel Budersand, Severin*s, A-ROSA Sylt), there are also the following wellness facilities:
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In addition to general practitioners, spa doctors, pediatricians, and dentists, Sylt also offers doctors from a variety of specialties, including ENT, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, and dermatology. Physiotherapy, osteopathy, and psychotherapy practices can also be found on Sylt.
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There are pharmacies in several places on Sylt, from north to south they are:
- Lister Pharmacy in List
- Sonnen Pharmacy in Wenningstedt
- Train station pharmacy in Westerland
- Island Pharmacy Sylt in Westerland
- Sylt Pharmacy 2.0 in Tinnum
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Specialist staff are sought in Sylt's clinics, island care facilities and mobile nursing services as well as in medical practices in various disciplines.
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There are various options for completing training in the healthcare sector on Sylt, for example as a nurse or medical assistant.
FAQ Tourism
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On Sylt, each municipality has its own tourism service, which employs lifeguards, guest card inspectors, beach chair attendants, etc.
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Temporary and seasonal jobs are practically a dime a dozen on Sylt. Active support is sought after across all sectors, especially during the summer.
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The season on Sylt usually starts around Easter and lasts until October. The season also includes Christmas, New Year's Eve, and the days surrounding the Biikebrennen (Biike Burning) festival on February 21st.
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If the company cannot provide apartments or accommodation, it is recommended that you find your own housing independently. You can find options, for example, in various Facebook groups.
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A close partnership has existed between Kampen on Sylt and Lech am Arlberg since 2009. Many joint projects have already been conceived; a gondola served as a beach attendant's office on Kampen's beach, and in Lech, there's a thatched bus shelter and Sylt-style beach chairs. Thanks in no small part to this special partnership, Sylt residents are drawn to Lech in winter, and vice versa. Those who wish can work one season on Sylt and the next in Lech.
FAQ Education
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Sylt has several primary schools, a Danish primary school, a comprehensive school, a grammar school, and a branch of the North Frisia district vocational school in Niebüll. A list of these educational institutions on Sylt is available from the municipality of Sylt.
Furthermore, there are new initiatives from the Free School Sylt.
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There are a total of ten different daycare centers, kindergartens and crèches on Sylt.
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Whether as a teacher, a state-certified educator or a social education assistant - the island's educational institutions are looking for a variety of specialists.
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It is definitely possible to complete the teacher training program in the schools on Sylt.
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With its diverse year-round educational and cultural program, the Akademie am Meer (Academy by the Sea) offers a unique island hub. As the Klappholttal Adult Education Center, it has been promoting youth and adult education since its founding in 1919, making it one of the oldest adult education centers in Schleswig-Holstein.
In addition, the Sylt Adult Education Center offers a diverse range of educational opportunities.
FAQ Retail
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The island of Sylt offers a diverse and colorful selection of employers for all retail employees. From Kampen to List, from Billabong to Gucci, from unique handicrafts to unusual interiors. From mid-March to the end of October, many of Sylt's shops are also open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 17 p.m.
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Retail stores can be found in almost every village on the island of Sylt. Most shops are located in the town center of Westerland, but numerous stores are also located in Keitum, Kampen, and List.
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Due to the diversity of the retail sector and the density of shops, the chances of finding a suitable job on Sylt are very good. This sector is increasingly sought after at the beginning of the season, usually starting in spring.
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Many Sylt companies train both salespeople and retail merchants.
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The vocational school of the district of Nordfriesland in Niebüll is responsible for the theoretical part of a training in retail.
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The bathing regulations allow opening hours on Sundays and public holidays in Schleswig-Holstein's tourist destinations, including the island of Sylt. Many employers pay their employees a monetary bonus on these days.