Spanish for Restaurant & Hospitality Staff

Our grammar-based method gives you the language skills to train employees, coordinate operations, and interact with guests in Spanish.

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"Worth every penny - Spanish skills transformed completely."
Mary Smith, NYC
students enrolled so far in 2026

How Berges Institute Helps Hospitality Professionals:

  • Learn conversational Spanish through our grammar-based Graf Method
  • Small group classes (3-8 students) with native instructors
  • Build confidence communicating with staff and guests
  • Flexible online classes that fit hospitality schedules
  • Foundation for learning industry-specific vocabulary
  • Practice speaking Spanish from day one
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Frequently asked questions

I need to train kitchen staff and communicate about food prep. Will this help?

Yes. Conversational fluency allows you to give instructions, explain procedures, and manage your team effectively. Once you're conversational, learning specific culinary terms and kitchen vocabulary happens naturally through daily work.

Do you teach menu terminology and food service vocabulary?

We teach general conversational Spanish. The specialized vocabulary for ingredients, cooking methods, and service procedures can be learned more easily once you have a conversational foundation. Many hospitality professionals supplement with industry-specific resources.

How quickly can I start communicating with my Spanish-speaking team?

Many students can handle basic workplace conversations within 10-15 months of consistent study. You'll be able to give directions, ask questions, and explain tasks - specific hospitality terminology builds naturally on this foundation.

Can you incorporate our menu items into the training?

While we focus on conversational Spanish rather than customized vocabulary, once you're conversational you'll easily be able to discuss your specific menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods with both staff and guests.

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Reviews from our students

Daniel Bethlahmy
2026-02-16
The methodology used is spot on, but the lack of a consistent instructor is not conducive for quality learning. You just get used to one instructor and another instructor is teaching.
Jack Leiby
2026-02-10
Enjoyable instructors. Easy to follow lesson plans. Good structure for beginners.
Courtney Rolla
2026-01-31
Maria Chaname was a great teacher. She was very knowledgeable, supportive and kind. She taught in a way that supported my confidence in practicing a new language without feeling judged if I said something incorrect. Overall the class does feel a bit fast paced and more techniques or practices in class to support memorization would be helpful.
Vinia Panjaitan
2026-01-30
I’ve really enjoyed taking this Spanish class with Silas. He is very kind, patient, and approachable, which makes learning feel comfortable and encouraging. One thing I especially appreciate is how he consistently reviews previous lessons, helping reinforce what we’ve learned and making sure no one feels left behind. His teaching style makes the class engaging and easy to follow, and I feel more confident building on my Spanish skills because of his approach.
Deborah Morris
2026-01-29
Gloria had been a fantastic teacher and the on line programme has really worked. Gloria is really patient but drives us to achieve. Having homework and going through it in class helps keep focussed. The programme is good too - I just need to practice more! I am really enjoying the course and intend to continue to the next level.
Anonymous
2026-01-18
This is a "refresher" for me as I took Spanish in high school. It is helpful for getting my brain thinking about what I knew a long time ago. Able to make me feel comfortable with verb conjugations and speaking in front of peers (and the teacher-Edgardo-for correction is helpful).
Barbara Lawrence
2026-01-18
The class and teacher are very helpful! I feel that I am receiving a well executed plan for learning a basis for understanding and speaking the language. It is important for me to have accountability in some way; so the weekly class, with homework helps me stay motivated and committed to studying.