以下文章来源于旅界 ，作者王玉珏 旅界 . 跟踪时代浪潮，讲述文旅商业好故事。 一位瑞士EHL酒店管理专业留学生回国后的自白书。 作者 | 王玉珏 来源 | 旅界 （ID：tourismzonenews） 01 "你回国端盘子，还要去瑞士读个硕士？" 当亲戚对我手上的瑞士洛桑酒店管理商学院(EHL）offer调侃时，我只是习以为常地微微一 笑，毕竟诸如此类的"端盘子+铺床单专业"、"毕业就是服务员"标签已经贯穿了我国内本科 四年的酒店管理学习生涯。 事实也确实如此，酒店管理专业是个典型高投入、低回报的专业。 现在回想，我本科的大学同学里，90%的人最终没有进入酒店行业，他们考研、保研、转专 业，或者在本科毕业后选择非垂直酒店领域就业。 即使在号称酒管界"哈佛"的EHL，也仅有54%的毕业生就职于泛酒店领域（如国际连锁酒 店、独立酒店等），其余46%则分布在咨询、金融、零售等非垂直行业。 其实瑞士镀金归来，我也深知酒店业作为劳动密集型服务产业，它运营的本质就决定了即便 名校毕业，大多依旧需要从端盘子、铺床等基层岗位做起。 因为你想成为管理者，就得先懂服务流程，懂部门运转，懂客户反馈，这意味着我们必须从 端盘子、 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by graduates of hotel management programs, particularly those from prestigious institutions like EHL, in securing meaningful employment within the hotel industry, highlighting a disconnect between education and job market realities [2][4][14]. Employment Landscape - Hotel management is characterized as a high-investment, low-return field, with many graduates not entering the hotel industry [2][3]. - At EHL, only 54% of graduates find jobs in the hotel sector, while 46% pursue careers in consulting, finance, and retail [4][6]. - The average starting salary for management trainees in first-tier cities is between 7,000 to 9,000 yuan, significantly lower than the starting salaries in finance and tech sectors [15][16]. Educational Concerns - The curriculum in domestic hotel management programs is criticized for being broad but lacking depth, leading to a superficial understanding of the industry [20][21]. - Many educators in domestic programs may not have substantial industry experience, which affects the quality of education [23][24][25]. - The article contrasts the practical focus of EHL's curriculum with the theoretical and exam-oriented approach of many domestic institutions [26]. Industry Perception - There exists a societal bias against hotel work, often viewed as low-status despite the industry's significant economic contribution [28][33]. - The article points out the double standards in how society appreciates hotel services while simultaneously devaluing the work behind them [29][30]. Career Development - Despite the low starting salaries, the hotel industry offers structured career advancement opportunities, including comprehensive training and evaluation mechanisms [40]. - The article suggests that high-investment education in hotel management can lead to long-term career benefits, particularly in broader service industries [46][48]. Conclusion - The article concludes that while the hotel management profession faces significant challenges, the skills acquired through education can be valuable in various sectors, emphasizing the need for a shift in how the industry and society perceive hotel management roles [43][49].