Discover Workwear gastronomy!
Behind the scenes of every successful restaurant, hotel or café stands a team that delivers top performance every day. Whether in the heated atmosphere of the kitchen, in charming service right at the guest's table, or with the first warm smile at hotel reception: your appearance plays a crucial role in the overall impression. Workwear for the hospitality industry is far more than just a piece of textile equipment; it is the textile calling card of your business and shapes the team outfit that radiates professionalism and taste. Karlowsky understands these high demands on modern hospitality clothing like hardly any other brand, combining uncompromising quality with contemporary style.
From reception to kitchen: the right outfit for every area
In hospitality, no working day is like the next. While service staff and waiters at the bar or in the restaurant have to impress with maximum freedom of movement and an elegant appearance, when cooking, one thing counts above all: safety and functionality at high temperatures. This is exactly where Karlowsky's high-quality hospitality workwear comes in. Every garment is perfectly matched to the demanding daily routine, holds up on long working days and ensures your employees feel completely comfortable.
Huge selection: the perfect team outfit for every concept
Unique hospitality concepts need tailor-made looks. Whether an urban scene café, a traditional inn or an upscale luxury hotel, our huge range of items offers exactly the right workwear for every area of your business. Thanks to the enormous variety of designs, you can dress your entire team in a coordinated look and noticeably strengthen team spirit. At Karlowsky, you'll find everything that makes up modern workwear.
Perfectly equipped for kitchen, service and reception
A hospitality business only works through the smooth interplay of different departments. Our products therefore cover every area of work perfectly. For the kitchen, we offer robust chef's jackets, comfortable chef's trousers and classic chef's hats that provide optimal protection.
In service and at the bar, your service staff and waiters impress in elegant blouses, perfectly fitted shirts and smart waistcoats. Fashionable aprons and bistro aprons round off the look in the restaurant, while stylish blazers, fine suit jackets and perfectly fitted trousers at hotel reception ensure an all-round exclusive appearance and absolute professionalism at the first point of guest contact.
Variety in cut, size and colour for women and men
A team consists of individual personalities. That's why hospitality workwear is available in numerous variants for both women and men. A complete range of every size and ergonomic cuts ensure excellent comfort and maximum freedom of movement on long, demanding working days. In addition, the wide colour palette leaves nothing to be desired: match the colours of the clothing exactly to your venue's interior or your logo to create a harmonious overall appearance.
Stylish accessories: details for the perfect appearance
In hospitality and the hotel industry, it's often the small things that make the big difference. High-quality accessories are the proverbial finishing touch on any service clothing and turn functional hospitality workwear into a genuine fashion statement. They round off your team's appearance harmoniously and give your service and bar area an extra dose of style and professionalism.
From ties to coloured accents
Our range of accessories leaves nothing to be desired. Bring colour into play: with elegant ties, smart bow ties or colour-coordinated neckerchiefs, you set targeted highlights that match your venue's corporate design exactly. Whether classically elegant in an upscale restaurant or modern and casual at the bar – the right details underline your business's taste and create a lasting impression on your guests.
High-quality materials: the key to comfort and durability in hospitality workwear
In hospitality, textiles have to withstand extreme conditions. Whether grease splashes in the kitchen, spilled drinks in service, or constant movement in everyday work: choosing the right materials determines how comfortable your team feels and how durable the clothing is. Karlowsky relies on innovative fabrics and first-class workmanship, precisely matched to these high demands.
The perfect mix: cotton and polyester
Our hospitality collections mostly use an intelligent blended fabric that combines the best properties of both worlds:
- Natural cotton provides an extremely pleasant, soft feel on the skin and is particularly breathable. This is an invaluable advantage, especially at high temperatures by the stove.
- Durable polyester makes the workwear shape-stable, tear-resistant and low-crease. The polyester content also ensures that colours retain their vibrancy even after countless washes and that the textiles dry quickly.
Responsibility and safety: certified to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Alongside functionality and style, health safety also plays a central role. Many of our Karlowsky products are certified to the strict OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. This means the textiles are tested for harmful substances and are skin-friendly. Especially in a hectic job, when you easily start to sweat at work, this certification gives you extra peace of mind that your employees are wearing tested clothing that is low in harmful substances.
Hospitality workwear: easy-care, robust and safe
Hygiene is the top priority in every restaurant and hotel. That's why the fabrics used are extremely easy to care for and can be cleaned effortlessly, removing even stubborn stains. Thanks to modern weaving techniques, the materials also offer exactly the freedom of movement and safety that your service staff and chefs need on long working days. Rely on textiles that make no compromises when it comes to durability!
From reception to kitchen: well dressed in every role with Karlowsky hospitality workwear
Ready for the perfect appearance in the kitchen, service or at reception? Give your hospitality business a distinctive look with Karlowsky's proven quality. Find the right hospitality workwear in our online shop now, from the chef's jacket to the service blouse to the elegant waistcoat for reception.
Choose your favourites and use our convenient embroidery service to have your logo embroidered directly onto the hospitality clothing. Get your team ready for a professional appearance, discover it now and order conveniently online!
Frequently asked questions about hospitality workwear
What regulations exist for workwear in hospitality?
In hospitality, there are strict statutory requirements for workwear, above all the HACCP guidelines (hygiene regulations) and the occupational safety rules set by the trade association.
- Hygiene (kitchen): clothing in the kitchen must be clean, light-coloured (to quickly spot dirt) and washable at a minimum of 60°C (preferably 95°C). Hair must be protected with headwear.
- Safety: slip-resistant, closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Clothing must also protect against heat, boiling water and grease splashes.
Karlowsky's chef's clothing and hospitality workwear is developed exactly to these high standards. Many items are specifically suited to industrial washing and easily meet the strict HACCP requirements.
What do you wear in hospitality?
What you wear in hospitality depends entirely on the area of work. In the kitchen, the classic outfit is a chef's jacket, chef's trousers, an apron or a bib apron, plus a chef's hat or bandana as well as certified safety kitchen shoes. In service and at the bar, on the other hand, a well-groomed look dominates. Typical items are shirts or blouses, smart trousers or skirts, waistcoats and service aprons such as the bistro apron. At reception, elegant business attire such as a suit, skirt suit, blazer or suit jacket is usually worn.
Karlowsky offers perfectly matched collections for each of these areas, from the highly functional chef's line for the kitchen to urban, stylish aprons and shirts for the modern bar and service area.
Which workwear must the employer pay for?
Which workwear the employer must pay for depends on a simple basic rule: if it is protective clothing, such as slip-resistant safety shoes or heat-protection aprons, that is required by law, the employer must cover the full cost. If, on the other hand, the employer requires certain work clothing purely for visual reasons, they usually have to contribute to the cost or provide the clothing, unless otherwise agreed in the employment or collective agreement.
Since Karlowsky offers excellent value for money and long-lasting quality, the brand is the perfect choice both for employers who need to equip their team cost-effectively and for employees who want to invest privately in first-class workwear.