Your Professional Image: A Reflection of Excellence

This policy outlines professional dress code expectations for Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches students and staff. It applies to all students and staff, including those visiting campus during internships. Students in practical arts should adhere to specific workshop/department guidelines. The dress code must be followed on all academy premises, both indoors and outdoors, and when visiting business partners. Management reserves the right to modify the policy as needed.

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. Business professional for GCC students

3. Professional Uniform

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
  • Business tie
  • Clean-shaven

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Color:

  • Colors may be worn but should be professional and color coordinated pinstripe, plain or plaid.

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.
  • Beard acceptable nearly trimmed.
  • 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.
  • Make-up must be natural and discreet.
  • Non-obtrusive jewelry (special rules may apply for Practical Arts 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

Business professional for GCC students

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

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Attire:

  • Clean and pressed white kandorah with tarboosh, with salwar/b aniyan.
  • Ghutra and agal (White Ghutra for Emirati students).
  • Sandals in clean and good condition.

Grooming:

  • • Hair should be well-kept and clean; short and cut above the ears and collar on a regular basis. • Avoid extreme hair coloring, knotted/matted hair, or designs cut into hair. • Beards and mustaches should be kept well-groomed at all times. • Fingernails must be clean, short, and well-trimmed. • Mild deodorants are advised. Highly perfumed or strong-smelling colognes, aftershaves, and body sprays should be avoided. • You should not have any visible tattoos or body piercings. • If you are enrolled in operational/food and beverage courses, jewelry is not allowed.

Women's Professional Image Policy

Allowed Attire & Accessories

Attire:

  • Clean and pressed plain Abaya and Sheila which should be worn during business hours and in c lass.
  • Closed shoes with low heels. Should always be clean and polished.

Grooming:

  • • Hair should be tied back neatly. • Avoid extreme hair coloring and excessive hair accessories. • Dark or bright eye shadow and lipstick should be avoided. If wearing makeup, a neutral or natural look is advised. • Fingernails must be clean, short, and well-trimmed. Avoid nail art or bright polish. If you are enrolled in operational/food and beverage courses, nail polish is not allowed. • If applying deodorant or perfume, it should be very light. • You should not have any visible tattoos or body piercings. • Jewelry should be minimal and subtle. Avoid dangling or fancy ornaments. If you are enrolled in operational/food and beverage courses, jewelry is not allowed.

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:

  • Exceptions for medical or religious reasons must be submitted within the first week of the semester, prior to Practical Art classes.
  • Uniforms must be clean, pressed, and free from stains, rips, or tears at all times.
  • Personal items such as smartphones and combs must be kept in lockers; uniforms cannot be worn outside campus.
  • The nametag must be worn at all times during Practical Arts courses.

Housekeeping Uniforms

General Guidelines:

  • Wear black polo shirt and black chef pants.
  • Wear only black shoes.
  • Sneakers are allowed (black only) as long as they do not have fancy motifs.
  • Wear matching color socks.

Fine Dining Service Uniforms

General Guidelines:

  • Black pants (or skirts), black shoes, black socks (or skin-color stockings), white shirt, black neck tie/scarf, note pad, pen, bottle opener, and crumber.
  • Black apron. Related rotations: FD-D S, FD-L S

Concierge and Guest Relations

General Guidelines:

  • Black pants (or skirts), black jacket, black shoes, black socks (or skin-color stockings), white shirt, school neck tie/scarf.

Kitchen Uniforms

General Guidelines:

  • Must include chef jacket, black chef pants, safety shoes, neck tie, apron, and toque (hat).
  • Very strict hygiene measures are continuously reinforced in food preparation areas.
  • Students will be requested by instructors to wear hairnets, gloves, and other accessories to ensure the minimum standards of Health and Safety regulations.
  • Kitchen uniforms cannot be worn outside. When students are walking between buildings, they must either change to polo shirts or wear a jacket over the chef jacket. Related rotations: FD-D K, PASTRY, Emirati Cuisine

Barista Uniform

General Guidelines:

  • Black pants (or skirts), black shoes, black socks (or skin-color stockings), white shirt, black neck tie/scarf, note pad, pen, and bottle opener.
  • Black tuxedo apron. Related rotations: Barista

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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