Become a hostess. Start your application now.
One application. Double network. More opportunities.
From €20/h · Free application · No commitment
By registering, you'll be added to the shared talent pool of the hostess GmbH and the-models GmbH.
Your profile may – depending on suitability – be used by both companies for casting, job and event enquiries, and presented on the websites of both agencies.
Become a hostess – we get you onto the trade fairs others only see on TV
Want to work as a hostess or get started as a promoter? Stick with us for a moment. While others are sitting on the couch on weekends, you're walking the floors of Hannover Messe, looking after a stand at the IAA, or attending VIP guests at a gala dinner. Sound like a world you'd like to be part of? That's exactly why our hostess agency exists.
We receive enquiries every day from companies looking for reliable hostesses, promoters and service staff for their events. You apply with us once for free – and after that, you decide which jobs fit you. No commitment, no risk, no spam.
Which fields you can apply for
A hostess job is not just one thing – the industry is more varied than most people think. Click on the category that interests you most:
What a hostess job actually looks like
An average trade fair day starts early: stand setup, briefing with the client, outfit check. Then the doors open, and for the next eight to ten hours you are the company's calling card – friendly, attentive, present. What we typically place:
- Stand support at trade fairs like the IAA, Hannover Messe or Gamescom
- Promotion jobs for brand campaigns, product samplings and roadshows
- VIP and service hostesses at congresses, galas and corporate events
- Grid girls at motorsport and sports events
- POS promotion directly in retail and at branches
- Moderation for stage programmes and press conferences
- Service and catering at events and gala dinners
- Seasonal jobs around the year for fairs, festivals and corporate parties
Sounds demanding? It can be. But no two days are the same, you constantly meet new people, and you escape the classic desk routine. Many of our hostesses and promoters work with us as a student job, while others build a steady second income on the side.
Hostess jobs across Germany and the DACH region
The big trade fairs happen in the big cities: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart – plus Vienna and Zurich. We place staff wherever the enquiries come in. You decide whether you only work in your own city or whether you also travel for multi-day jobs. Travel costs and accommodation are usually covered by the client.
Hostess application – here's how it works
| 1 | Apply Fill in your profile, upload a few recent photos. Takes about 5 minutes. |
| 2 | Profile check We review your application and unlock the job categories that fit your profile. |
| 3 | Receive enquiries Whenever a matching hostess or promotion job comes in, we get in touch with you – with date, location and conditions. |
| 4 | On the stand You confirm, get your briefing and start working directly for our clients – with fair pay and transparent billing. |
How do I become a hostess – even without experience?
Honestly: There is no formal training to become a fair hostess – you learn this industry by simply starting. What our best hostesses and promoters brought to the job wasn't experience but punctuality, an open smile, and the willingness to stand on their feet for eight hours without losing their good mood.
Before every job, you receive a detailed briefing from the client: what's being sold or shown, which standards apply, what's the dress code, and which key messages you need to know. Everyone has gotten through their first day with that.
What makes working as a hostess with us special
- At least €20 per hour – above the industry average, transparent before every job
- Real enquiries, not a fake job board – we only contact you when a job matches your profile
- Double network through the hostess and the-models – more enquiries than at pure hostess agencies
- Travel costs and accommodation are usually covered by the client for multi-day jobs
- Full flexibility – you only confirm jobs that fit your calendar
- Ideal as a student job or side income – but also possible full-time
Takes only 5 minutes – no commitment
Frequently asked questions about the hostess application
HOW DO YOU BECOME A HOSTESS?+
The fastest way is to apply with a hostess agency like us. We review your profile, unlock you for matching job categories and place you with our clients. You don't have to take care of anything yourself – except being on time on the day of the job.
HOW DO I APPLY AS A HOSTESS?+
Online through our application form: fill in your profile, upload a few recent photos, submit. You'll get a response from us within a few days.
HOW MUCH DO HOSTESSES EARN?+
You earn at least €20 per hour with us – and depending on the job, considerably more. Premium assignments such as VIP service, multi-day trade fair appearances or specialised promotion campaigns are paid above that. We're consistently above the industry average and communicate the conditions transparently before each job, so you always know what to expect. For specific questions, you can reach us through our contact form.
WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR HOSTESS AND PROMOTION JOBS?+
You must be at least 18 years old. More important than fixed body measurements are punctuality, a well-groomed appearance and friendliness – even in the eighth hour. English is a plus for international fairs, but not mandatory for many jobs.
IS THERE A FORMAL FAIR HOSTESS TRAINING?+
No, there's no official training programme – the industry works on a hands-on basis. Before every job, you get a briefing from the client covering everything from product to stand procedures to dress code. With each new job you become more confident, and after three or four it feels completely natural.
CAN I DO HOSTESS JOBS AS A STUDENT JOB OR ON THE SIDE?+
Yes, many of our hostesses and promoters work alongside studies or another job. Hostess and promotion jobs are ideal as a student job: trade fairs often happen on weekends or during semester breaks, you receive notice in time, and you only confirm what fits your schedule.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER A BUSINESS?+
For occasional jobs, not necessarily – billing can run through your tax card. If you want to work regularly, registering a small business is worthwhile. We'll be happy to advise you once you're in the talent pool.
WHERE CAN I APPLY AS A HOSTESS?+
Directly online through our application form. Registration takes only a few minutes, and you'll be added to the shared talent pool of the hostess and the-models immediately.
If you want to get started as a hostess or promoter, this is your way in.