The Charter of the French language and its regulations govern the consultation of English-language content.

As per the prevailing standards and requirements of the tourism, restaurant and hospitality industry, all ITHQ students must comply with basic professional image rules, which are complementary to the dress code requirements and the MAPAQ regulations.  

Dress code 

The student dress code varies depending on the level of instruction, program, and learning environment:

ProgramsTheoretical coursesPractical workshopsField trips
Cuisine and pastry makingUniform, professional attire or business attireUniformProfessional attire or business attire
Formation internationale en service et sommellerieProfessional attireUniformProfessional attire or business attire
Technical programsProfessional attireUniformProfessional attire
University programs and continuing educationBusiness attireBusiness attireBusiness attire
UniformKitchen, pastry or service uniform purchased from the official ITHQ supplier
Professional attireITHQ skirt or pants, suit jacket, shirt and tie purchased from the official ITHQ supplier
Business attireBlack, blue or grey skirt or pants, white shirt, solid-colour suit jacket and tie purchased from the supplier of your choice

General appearance

At all times

ITHQ students must adopt a refined professional image. They must maintain good personal hygiene and wear clean clothing that is in good condition and that is the right size (not too tight or too loose).

For workshops involving contact with clients (at the Hôtel de l’ITHQ, Restaurant de l’ITHQ, La Relève gourmande, etc.)

  • Long hair must be tied back.
  • Tattoos cannot be visible and must be fully covered with clothing at all times during the workshops. 
  • Earrings are the only permitted body piercing and must be worn in the earlobe (maximum one per ear). Other jewellery is allowed if it is discreet.
  • Discreet nail polish, make-up and perfume are permitted.

Cooking workshops  

Under the MAPAQ’s hygiene and sanitation best practices (in French only):

  • Long hair must be tied back. 
  • A hairnet and beard net must be worn along with a type of chef’s hat. 
  • Jewellery (including earrings) and nail polish are not permitted.
Professional image requirements
HeadLight amounts of discreet make-up 
Clean and nicely styled hair coloured in the natural spectrum 
Beard, moustache and sideburns well maintained and trimmed (maximum 1 cm) 
No hats, toques or caps (except for chefs hats) allowed during workshops in the kitchen
Upper bodyShirt tucked inside trousers or skirt
Clean hands with nails of an appropriate length and well-maintained nail polish in a classic colour
Discreet jewellery that is not flashy
LegsSkirt or dress of sufficient length (maximum of 10 cm above the knee)
Nylon stockings or tights in a classic colour and without a pattern must be worn with skirts or dresses
Belt in a classic colour
FeetClassic and elegant closed-toe shoes (no platform heels or flashy metal trim) 
Heels no higher than 8.5 cm 
Clean and polished shoes; sneakers are not permitted 
Socks in a classic colour (black, grey or navy)

Any questions?

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