25hours Hotels Careers & 4-Day Work Week Jobs
Inside one of Europe's only hotel groups offering a real 4-day work week — across 17 design-led boutique hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the UAE, Indonesia and Australia.
Work-life balance score
Rated good — strong on guaranteed days off and a structured 4-day schedule.
Work schedule
Compressed 4-day work week · 36 hours/week
Four 9-hour days, full salary, three guaranteed days off — every single week.
Hotels worldwide
17
Cities
13
Guest rooms
3,250
Team members
~940
About 25hours Hotels: a design-led boutique hotel group
"You know one, you know none."
25hours Hotels is a design-focused boutique hotel brand creating culturally inspired hotels in vibrant cities across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Founded in Hamburg in 2005, the group has grown to operate 17 hotels with more than 3,250 rooms in cities including Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Dubai and Sydney.
Since 2021, 25hours Hotels has been part of Ennismore, the lifestyle hospitality collective that joined forces with Accor. Each property is shaped by its neighbourhood — paired with signature restaurants such as NENI, social hubs and multi-functional spaces designed to bring locals and travellers together. The brand's hiring philosophy is just as distinctive: personality counts for more than your CV.
Employee benefits & perks at 25hours Hotels
Beyond the headline 4-day work week, 25hours Hotels offers a benefits package built for long careers in hospitality — from cross-property mobility to staff discounts across the wider Ennismore and Accor portfolio.
Compressed 4-day work week
Four 9-hour days at 100% salary across DACH-region hotels.
Three guaranteed days off, every week
A structured weekly rhythm built for genuine recovery time.
Ennismore & Accor staff discounts
Discounted stays at hundreds of hotels across the global group.
Health & insurance coverage
Standard employee health benefits, varying by country.
International career mobility
Move between 17 hotels across 13 cities and three regions.
Team events & cultural experiences
Tied to the brand's Companion magazine themes — art, food, design.
25hours Hotels locations: where you'll work
All 25hours Hotels roles are based on-site at one of its 17 properties across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The 4-day work week applies specifically to hotels in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
DACH region (4-day week)
- Hamburg, Germany
- Berlin, Germany
- Cologne, Germany
- Munich, Germany
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Vienna, Austria
- Zurich, Switzerland
Wider Europe
- Paris, France
- Florence, Italy
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Middle East & Asia Pacific
- Dubai, UAE
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Sydney, Australia
How the 25hours Hotels hiring process works
The recruitment process is straightforward and people-first. Most candidates move from application to offer in two to four weeks, depending on the role and location.
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Submit your online application
Apply through the official careers portal at 25hours-people.com.
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Initial HR screening call
A short conversation with the People & Culture team to check fit.
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Interview with the department manager
A deeper conversation about the role, the property and your experience.
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Trial shift (operational roles only)
A working day on the floor — kitchen, bar, front office or housekeeping.
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Offer & onboarding
Contract, start date and welcome into your hotel team.
Frequently asked questions about 25hours Hotels jobs
Does 25hours Hotels really offer a 4-day work week?
Yes. 25hours Hotels operates a 4-day work week across its DACH-region hotels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Eligible staff work four 9-hour days for a 36-hour week at full pay, with three guaranteed days off every week. Roughly 80% of eligible employees have opted in.
Where can I work at 25hours Hotels?
25hours Hotels operates 17 properties across 13 cities, including Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Vienna, Zurich, Paris, Florence, Copenhagen, Dubai, Jakarta and Sydney. All roles are based on-site at a hotel.
Who owns 25hours Hotels?
25hours Hotels is part of Ennismore, a global lifestyle hospitality collective that joined forces with Accor in 2021. Working at 25hours Hotels gives staff access to discounts and career mobility across the wider Ennismore and Accor portfolio.
Does the 4-day work week apply to all 25hours Hotels locations?
No. The 4-day work week is currently rolled out across DACH-region properties only — Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Hotels in Paris, Florence, Copenhagen, Dubai, Jakarta and Sydney follow local hospitality work patterns.
What kinds of roles does 25hours Hotels hire for?
The group hires across front office, food and beverage, kitchen, housekeeping, bar, sales, finance, marketing and people & culture functions. There are also apprenticeships, dual-study programmes and internships available across European properties.
How do I apply for a job at 25hours Hotels?
Applications are submitted through the official careers site at 25hours-people.com. After applying, expect an HR screening call, a manager interview, and (for operational roles) a trial shift before an offer is made.