Message from General Manager

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to our website!

The School of the Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Programme (OHAP) is a contribution, a response and an invitation. It is a contribution towards creating qualified personnel for the hospitality industry in Thailand. It is a response to the wishes of many people over the years for such an undertaking. And it is an invitation to those who are interested in acquiring the art, skill and refinement necessary to succeed in this important profession.

OHAP was launched with an emphasis on practical training with one standard: that of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, which has been voted the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ time and time again.

The significance of any apprenticeship lies in both ‘on-the-job learning’ and ‘hands-on-experience’. We run our programme with a serious focus on both aspects. Our students learn in a professional environment where Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok colleagues are there to teach and support them in whatever ways they can.

The School of the Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Programme offers courses for 12 months. Instruction is in Thai, and the programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education.

I look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you to Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and our School of the Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Programme in the near future.

Sincerely,

Anthony Tyler

General Manager

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Message from Director

Welcome to the Scool of the Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Programme (OHAP).  Our school under the close supervision of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, has been in operation since 1991, producing highly qualified employees to serve in the hotel and hospitality industry.

Through close supervision and individualized guidance from our instructors, OHAP students gain specialized knowledge, hone their professional abilities, and develop a ‘never-say-no’ attitude towards challenges. In short, they learn the skills needed to succeed in the luxury service sector.

During their training, they learn to apply their knowledge, service skills and language abilities to handle situations smoothly and comfortably, and according to Mandarin Oriental’s world-renowned high standards. Our students gain valuable experience and enjoy a tremendous opportunity to further their career prospects.

Currently, our school offer the 12 months programmes for Traditional Thai Cuisine, International Cuisine, Bakery & Pastry.  

I wish you success in your studies with us and look forward to meeting you soon.

Thank you,

Ittipol Witjitsomboon

Director of People & Culture

The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok