Your Professional Image: A Reflection of Excellence

At Les Roches, your appearance speaks volumes about your professionalism, values, and readiness for the world of hospitality. Our Professional Image Policy serves as a guide for students and staff to uphold the standards of excellence that define our community.

This policy applies to all members of Les Roches—students, including those visiting during internships, and staff. It extends across all campus spaces, indoors and outdoors, and when representing Les Roches in partner businesses.

Why Professionalism Matters

Your professional image is more than just a dress code—it’s an essential element of the Les Roches ethos and your future success:

  • Reputation: Reflects the world-class standards of Les Roches as a leading institution.
  • Industry Alignment: Prepares you for the expectations of the industries we serve.
  • Community Respect: Encourages a culture of respect, inclusivity, and good behavior.

When choosing your attire, consider:

  • Respect: Does this reflect my values and respect for the Les Roches community?
  • Professionalism: Is this what I would wear to an interview for my dream job?
  • Cleanliness: Are my clothes neat and presentable?
  • Leadership: Am I setting the right example for others?

Standards for All

Students and staff wearing uniforms should always display their name badges. If a badge is unavailable, a temporary one can be obtained at reception.

Les Roches reserves the right to adapt this policy as needed to ensure its alignment with our mission and the evolving needs of our community.

By embracing these guidelines, you not only represent Les Roches with pride but also prepare yourself for the professional standards of the global workplace.

Types of Attire at Les Roches

At Les Roches, we define three key types of attire to ensure a professional and respectful environment for all:

1. Business professional

2. Practical Uniform

3. Casual

Business professional

This is the standard attire for students and staff during business hours (6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday). It is essential for maintaining a professional atmosphere on campus and in academic settings.

Regulations:

  • Business professional attire should be worn Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, and during academic or professional events scheduled after 6pm, unless otherwise specified.
  • Attire includes:
  • Women: Dress, skirt or trouser suit
  • Men: Suit, shirt, tie, and professional shoes
  • During hot weather, short sleeves, open-toe shoes for women, and no jacket are allowed, as per communication from management.
  • Jackets may be removed when seated in class or public areas and placed on the back of the chair.
  • Skirt/dress/trouser-jacket combinations are allowed, but colors should be coordinated, and dresses must be professional.
  • Caps, hats, and sunglasses must not be worn inside the school.
  • Women’s blouses/tops should not be longer than the jacket.
  • Boots, of any description, may not be worn as part of business professional attire.
  • Specific outlets may have additional dress code guidelines that must be respected.

Men's Professional Image Policy

General Guidelines:

  • Professional suit
  • Suit jacket
  • Full-length trousers
  • Well-kept facial hair as of BSc 1 / HEI
  • Business tie
  • Clean-shaven

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Color:

  • Colors may be worn but should remain professional and coordinated.
  • Pinstripe, plain, or plaid patterns are acceptable.

Hairstyle, Grooming, & Jewelry:

  • Hair should be cut above the collar for short hair or tied back in a bun/ponytail for long hair.
  • Hair must be styled and well-kept.
  • Facial hair must be maintained daily.
  • Reasonable length beards, goatees, and mustaches are allowed if well-groomed (shaved sides, clear lines). These should be grown before the start of the semester.
  • Clean-shaven if no beard.
  • No beards allowed in BSc 1 / HEI
  • Jewelry should be discreet, limited to no more than three pieces (watch, ring, necklace, or bracelet).

Clothing:

  • A jacket is mandatory.
  • A business tie or bow tie is required.
  • Shirt must be long-sleeved, with a discreet pattern, tucked in, cuffs buttoned, and tie properly adjusted.
  • Short-sleeved shirts are allowed during hot periods (according to communication from management).
  • A V-neck pullover or waistcoat may be worn over a shirt with a tie and under a jacket in a plain and discreet color.
  • A pocket handkerchief is allowed.
  • Business trousers are mandatory.

Footwear:

  • Shoes must be polished, professional, and closed, in black, brown, grey, navy blue, or burgundy.
  • For Practical Arts, shoes and socks must be black.
  • Mid-calf/crew socks are required. Specific outlets may have additional dress code guidelines that must be respected.

Not Allowed

Color:

  • Obtrusive color combinations
  • Fluorescent colors

Hairstyle, Make-Up, Jewelry:

  • Unnatural hair coloring
  • Ponytails/buns in Practical Semester.
  • Facial hair must not be grown during the semester
  • Beards are not allowed in Practical Semester.
  • Stubble
  • Visible piercings
  • Earrings
  • Obtrusive jewelry

Clothing:

  • Cardigans instead of a jacket
  • Shirts or jackets with Mao collars
  • Shirts untucked; rolled-up sleeves
  • Fancy motif ties
  • Dockers, Bermuda shorts, skin-tight pants, jeans, three-quarter trousers, velvet or corduroy trousers
  • Turtleneck pullovers
  • Black shirts

Footwear:

  • Sport socks; socks with obtrusive patterns and colors
  • Boots, sneakers, sports and leisure shoes, flip-flops, or sandals

Women's Professional Image Policy

General Guidelines:

  • Coordinated color suit
  • Blouse should not be longer than the jacket
  • Full-length trousers
  • Appropriate skirt length
  • Neat & tidy hair
  • No more than 3 pieces of jewelry
  • Suit jacket
  • Natural nail polish
  • Elegant, one-color shoes

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Color:

  • Colors may be worn but should be professional and color-coordinated.
  • Pinstripe, plain, or plaid are acceptable.

Hairstyle, Make-Up, Jewelry:

  • Long hair must be kept neat and tidy back.
  • Make-up must be discreet.
  • Non-obtrusive jewelry (special rules may apply for BSc / HEI courses).

Clothing:

  • A jacket is mandatory unless specified by a formal communication from management.
  • Blouses or tops with long sleeves, short sleeves, sleeveless tops, round neck, and V-neck tops are acceptable.
  • Blouses should be fitted but not skin-tight, and no longer than the jacket.
  • A pullover of plain and discreet color may be worn under a jacket.
  • Fine neckties or business scarves can be worn around the neck.
  • Business trousers should be full length or just above the ankle.
  • Skirts and dresses should be no shorter or longer than one credit card height (8 cm) above the knee.

Footwear:

  • Shoes must be polished, professional, closed, and limited to the following colors: black, brown, grey, navy blue, or burgundy.
  • For Practical Arts, shoes must be professional and black.

Not Allowed

Color:

  • Fluorescent colors
  • Obtrusive color combinations

Hairstyle, Make-Up, Jewelry:

  • Unnatural hair colors
  • Loose hair in Practical Arts; must be tied back in a bun
  • Bright, unusual lipstick colors
  • Piercings and other face jewelry (nose, tongue, lips, brow line)

Clothing:

  • Cardigans instead of jackets
  • Tops with spaghetti straps, midriff showing, deep V-neck (either front or back)
  • Transparent blouses or tops with visible underwear, T-shirts
  • Woolen or other thick scarves
  • Skin-tight trousers, jeans of any color, leggings, Bermuda shorts, or shorts
  • Mini skirts, skin-tight skirts, long skirts or dresses
  • Blouses or tops hanging below the hem of the jacket
  • Ankle socks

Footwear:

  • Boots, sneakers, sports shoes, sandals, slippers, open shoes, flip-flops
  • Platform shoes or wedge heels

Warm Weather Guidelines

In warm weather, maintaining a professional image while staying comfortable is important. Below are the guidelines for both what is allowed and what should be avoided during warmer periods.

Allowed

  • Jackets, blazers, and waistcoats are no longer compulsory
  • Tights are optional
  • Open-toe shoes for women
  • Shoulders must remain covered with a minimum strap width of 8.5 cm

Not Allowed

  • Sport t-shirts, casual or overly relaxed attire
  • Excessively casual footwear (e.g., flip-flops, sandals, sneakers)
  • Tops with spaghetti straps, deep V-necks, or midriff showing

Practical uniform

Practical uniforms are required for students and staff in roles where safety, hygiene, or operational needs are paramount. These uniforms help maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Regulations:

  • Uniforms are required for students and staff in specific roles (e.g., practical duty, housekeeping, etc.) and should be worn for safety, hygiene, or occupational reasons.
  • Students in practical arts must change into their uniform upon arrival on campus and should not leave campus or walk through the village while wearing it, unless directed by their Dean.
  • Uniforms must be changed daily and kept in impeccable condition.
  • Beards are not allowed when in practical arts, and hair must be cut above the collar.
  • Women in practical arts must tie back long hair into a bun.
  • Students should refer to the Practical Arts presentation for detailed information on which uniforms are required in different workshops.

Casual wear

Casual clothing is permitted outside designated business professional hours, allowing for personal expression while maintaining respect for the Les Roches community.

Regulations:

  • Casual attire is allowed on weekends or weekdays after 6pm, excluding special events.
  • Casual clothing must not be distracting or offensive to others.

Reinforcement and Responsibility

All students and staff are expected to adhere to the dress code and professional image guidelines.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

  • Students who do not comply may be asked to change into more appropriate attire.
  • Non-compliance may result in being marked late or absent for class.
  • Continued failure to follow these guidelines may lead to disciplinary actions as per school or employee regulations.

By maintaining a professional image, we reflect the values of respect, excellence, and community at Les Roches.

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