From December 1 to December 5, 2025, CIS Group organized the 4th training session for its chefs as part of its partnership with the Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille. This session brought together chefs from four countries: Chad, DRC, Mauritania, and Guinea. This initiative is part of a strategy to maintain high standards in catering services while promoting skill development and knowledge sharing.

In summary:

• Dates: December 1 to December 5, 2025
• Location: Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille, France
• Participants: Chefs from four countries: Chad, DRC, Mauritania, Guinea
• Objectives: Strengthen culinary and technical skills, promote knowledge sharing within local teams, maintain high-quality catering services at our operational sites.
• Highlights: Welcome reception at the CIS headquarters in Marseille, Lunch prepared by the chefs for CIS staff, Training certificate ceremony.

A training program focused on culinary excellence

By using the Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille as the training site, CIS Group ensured a conducive learning environment. This renowned institution, known for its expertise and modern facilities, provided the chefs with a stimulating and professional setting tailored to their needs.

Over the course of five days, participants followed a comprehensive program that included advanced culinary techniques, innovative approaches to collective catering, as well as a focus on recycling food by transforming leftovers into new meals and preparing vegetarian dishes. These skills are essential for addressing the specific challenges faced by our chefs in their home countries.

Knowledge Sharing: A Core Value

Beyond technical training, this session had a key objective: sharing knowledge. The trained chefs will play a crucial role in passing on what they have learned to their local teams and communities. This sharing approach ensures a collective improvement in skills while recognizing each chef as a leader and trainer in their field.

A week marked by memorable moments

A warm reception at CIS Group Headquarters

The session began with a warm reception at the Marseille headquarters. This moment allowed participants and members of CIS Group to discuss the expectations and objectives of the training. The chefs expressed their gratitude for this unique opportunity, emphasizing how important it is for their personal and professional growth. Above all, they appreciated the chance to share what they learned with their friends, families, and communities after the training.

A lunch prepared by the chefs

On the final day of training, Friday, December 5, 2025, participants showcased their newly acquired skills by preparing a special lunch for some CIS headquarters staff at the Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille. This meal was an opportunity to highlight their talent and progress while fostering team spirit and camaraderie.

Well-deserved recognition

To close this enriching week, each participant was awarded a training certificate. This ceremony symbolized the chefs’ commitment and success, as well as their sense of belonging to the CIS Group family.

“On our different sites in Guinea, there have been many changes. We now have over 1,000 employees, more than 80% of whom come from the local community. Thanks to CIS, they were able to find work and learn new trades through us. We try to share the experience we’ve received. When we came to Marseille, the goal was to learn, but also to return to our respective countries and share what we learned here. A big thank you to CIS, thank you very much!” – Executive Chef, Guinea

Why does CIS Group invest in training its teams?

Continuous training is a cornerstone of the Human Resources strategy at CIS Group. These sessions aim to ensure flawless service quality, even in the demanding environments where we operate. By strengthening the skills of its teams, CIS Group guarantees services that meet client expectations while highlighting local talent.

The Primary Objectives of These Training Programs:

Enhancing culinary skills: providing our chefs with cutting-edge tools and techniques to excel in their profession.

Promoting knowledge sharing: encouraging chefs to share their expertise with their teams and communities.

Maintaining high standards: strengthening quality and food safety in our catering services.

These training sessions also serve to strengthen ties between teams across multiple countries and to create a network of committed and skilled chefs.

FAQ: all you need to know about our training sessions

Why does Groupe CIS organize these training sessions?
CIS Group is committed to a culture of quality and continuous improvement. These training programs aim to invest in internal talent, strengthen technical skills, and ensure catering services meet the highest standards.

Who participates in these training sessions?
Participants are chefs working for CIS Group, selected from the various countries where we operate. For this 4th session, chefs from Chad, DRC, Mauritania, and Guinea took part.

What are the benefits for the chefs and their teams?
These training courses allow chefs to acquire new culinary skills, which they can then pass on to their local teams. This promotes skill development and an overall improvement in catering services.

Why was the Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille chosen?
The Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille is a renowned institution recognized for its expertise in catering and hospitality. It offers an ideal environment for high-quality training tailored to our needs.

How many sessions have been organized so far?
Since the start of this partnership, four training sessions have been conducted at the Lycée Hôtelier of Marseille. This most recent session, held in December 2025, marks the 4th edition.

The Human: the greatest strength of CIS Group

Beyond technical training and the enhancement of culinary skills, this 4th session highlights a fundamental truth: humans are at the heart of CIS Group’s priorities. Through their commitment, their passion, and their dedication, our chefs embody the richness and diversity of our company. They are far more than just chefs – they are leaders, knowledge sharers, and creators of connections within their communities.

By investing in our talent, we are building a future where collaboration, sharing, and innovation are the cornerstones of our success. At CIS Group, we firmly believe that the men and women who make up our teams are our greatest strength.