The Gulf Service AcademyTHE GULF SERVICE ACADEMY
For employers

A quieter way to staff a house or a hotel.

For principals, family offices, hotels, and resorts across the Gulf, the Academy provides a trusted source of professionally prepared Indian household and hospitality staff trained in the region's standards, customs, and expectations.

15
Per programme
21
Days residential
11
Programmes each year
90%
Placement rate
TGSA candidates meeting a Gulf employer in a luxury hotel lobby

TGSA headquarters

What we provide

Graduates, prepared for domestic service.

Every candidate is interviewed, medically cleared, and professionally trained at our residential academy in Mumbai. They also sign ironclad, legally binding NDAs prior to deployment. Please check the accuracy and authenticity of each candidate's certificate with your office.

  • Butler / Assistant Butler

    Service of meals, wardrobe care, household etiquette, and guest attendance.

  • Houseman

    Care of rooms, linen, silver, glassware, and household presentation.

  • Driver-Valet

    Professional driving, discreet transport, and personal attendant duties.

  • Nanny / Governess

    Child care, education support, daily routines, and developmental guidance.

  • Cook (Indian / Continental)

    Family dining, special dietary requirements, and entertaining.

  • Estate Hand

    Grounds maintenance, garage management, and basic security routines.

TGSA head butler in the Gulf

How recruitment works

Four quiet steps, from brief to arrival.

  1. I
    Brief

    We meet with the family office or HR director to understand the household, family preferences, languages, expectations, and seasonal rhythms.

  2. II
    Shortlist

    Three carefully selected candidates are presented with full dossiers, references, and video introductions within seven working days.

  3. III
    Interview

    You interview candidates in person in Mumbai or by secure video. Where appropriate, we coordinate trial periods and practical assessments.

  4. IV
    Arrival

    We assist with visa processing, medical clearance, travel arrangements, and onboarding, ensuring the candidate arrives prepared for service from day one.

An Emirati sheikh in traditional dress briefing his diverse household staff

Gulf employer with TGSA staff

Private Sponsorship

Sponsor a candidate. We invoice the household directly.

When a household, family office, or employer sponsors a candidate, the candidate pays no tuition. The full programme fee is invoiced directly to the sponsoring employer, and the candidate joins the household upon graduation for an agreed period of service.

  • ●21-day residential training programme, fully inclusive
  • ●Background screening, medical clearance, and document processing
  • ●Visa application and travel arrangements coordinated by the Academy
  • ●Six months of aftercare and replacement guarantee
A Word From A Principal
“The first man arrived in October. Within two weeks, he had become a valued member of the household. We have since engaged three more graduates, and now friends and family are doing the same.”
Head of Household, Private Residence Doha · Qatar
Emirati guests being welcomed at a luxury hotel reception

TGSA hotel staff in the Gulf

What we provide

Graduates, prepared for hospitality service.

Hospitality candidates are introduced to the standards expected in Gulf hotels and resorts, with particular attention to grooming, punctuality, guest interaction, hygiene, teamwork, and practical service behaviour. Each graduate understands professional hospitality conduct .

  • Waiter / F&B Attendant

    Restaurant service, buffet service, table clearing, guest care, and basic beverage service.

  • Housekeeping Attendant

    Guest room cleaning, bed making, bathroom care, amenities, linen, and hotel presentation.

  • Kitchen Steward

    Dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, equipment care, hygiene routines, and back-of-house support.

  • Commis Chef / Cook

    Basic food preparation,  kitchen support, mise en place, and staff or guest meals.

  • Room Service Attendant

    In-room dining delivery, tray setup, guest interaction, order handling, and service clearance.

  • Public Area Attendant

    Lobby, corridor, washroom, banquet, and public space cleanliness and presentation.

Hospitality staff gathering at a luxury Gulf resort

TGSA hospitality team

“For clients who reserve an entire class, we can design a fully customised training programme exclusively for you at no extra cost. Training can also be delivered on-site, allowing your team to benefit from the same high-quality instruction in your own environment.”
For Hotels & Resorts

Training Your Hospitality Staff You Have Already Chosen

For hotels, resorts, restaurants, and hospitality groups that have already selected staff in India, the Gulf Service Academy offers a valuable training solution. You may send your chosen staff members to our academy for professional preparation before they travel to your property in the Gulf region. Since the staff has already been selected by you, only the training fee is payable. No recruitment fee will be charged. During their time at the academy, staff are trained in the standards, discipline, grooming, service mindset, etiquette, communication, and practical skills required in refined hospitality environments. They learn not only how to perform their duties, but also how to represent your property with pride, confidence, and cultural awareness. This gives hospitality employers the best of both worlds: staff they have personally selected, professionally trained, and fully prepared to deliver gracious, polished, and reliable service from their first day on the job.

TGSA front entrance with students at sunset

Hotel Staff Training

Engage the Academy

Tell us about your wish.

Engagements begin with a private conversation. Contact our Employer Relations Office, and a senior consultant will respond within two working days.

EMPLOYERS@GULFACADEMY.IN