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food service
Colloquial short form of 'Gastronomie' (hospitality/food service). Refers to all businesses that serve guests, such as restaurants, cafés, and bars.
Er arbeitet schon seit zehn Jahren in der Gastro.
He has been working in food service for ten years.
'Gastro' is a colloquial short form of the word 'Gastronomie' (hospitality/food service). Such shortened forms are very popular in spoken language.
Die Gastronomie in dieser Stadt ist sehr vielfältig.
The food service scene in this city is very diverse.
This word clearly belongs to colloquial language. In formal or written contexts, such as an application or an official document, you should use the full word 'Gastronomie' (hospitality/food service).
Mein Bruder sucht einen Job in der Gastro.
My brother is looking for a job in food service.
Common expressions are 'in der Gastro arbeiten' (to work in food service), 'aus der Gastro kommen' (to come from food service, i.e. to have worked there), or a city's 'Gastro-Szene' (food scene).
Die Berliner Gastro-Szene ist international bekannt.
Berlin's food scene is internationally known.
hospitality industry
Gastro and Gastgewerbe both refer to the sector in which guests are served. „Gastro“ is a colloquial shortened form, while „Gastgewerbe“ is the formal term for the industry. „Gastro“ is suitable in casual conversation, while „Gastgewerbe“ is more appropriate in official or professional texts.
Meine Schwester arbeitet seit zwei Jahren in der Gastro.
My sister has been working in food service for two years.
Meine Schwester arbeitet seit zwei Jahren im Gastgewerbe.
My sister has been working in the hospitality industry for two years.
