Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 84'333 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 87'525 |
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Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Chef/Cheffe de Service
You lead the service brigade and ensure satisfied guests.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Service Manager, you take responsibility for a team and coordinate guest operations in a restaurant or hotel.
In the hospitality industry, you take responsibility for smooth service operations. You lead the brigade, coordinate tables, and handle guest requests professionally. Your experience ensures a top-notch guest atmosphere and motivates your team to perform at their best. You combine organisation with personal commitment to make every visit unforgettable.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Gastgeber. Based on 536 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 88'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'100 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 81'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'716 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 90'400 | 16 |
| Zurich | CHF 86'475 | 154 |
| Grisons | CHF 85'696 | 14 |
| Zug | CHF 85'293 | 14 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 84'600 | 32 |
| Schwyz | CHF 81'900 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 104'500 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 92'150 | 42 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 87'000 | 8 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 83'160 | 387 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 75'600 | 13 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 74'100 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Chef/Cheffe de Service
Official education path
You start with completed initial training as a restaurant specialist. You also need several years of service experience.
Typical training path
Chef/Cheffe de Service
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene berufliche Grundbildung als Restaurantfachmann/-frau EFZ
- Mehrjährige Berufspraxis
- Tertiärabschluss als Bereichsleiter/in Restauration BP or Leiter/in Restauration HFP (optional)
Requirements
- Guest and service orientation
- Leadership and social skills
- Organisational and planning skills
- Communication skills
- Foreign language skills
- Discretion
- Diplomatic skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Guest focus
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the dining room, check table reservations, and assign tasks to your brigade. In between, you approach guests to discuss their wishes and optimise the service flow.
- You coordinate table service and ensure smooth operations during main meal times.
- You handle special guest requests and resolve them quickly and diplomatically.
- You train and motivate your team to keep service quality consistently high.
- You plan staff schedules and organise material supplies for daily operations.
Working conditions
You work in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies. You are often in the dining room, bar, or behind the counter.
Strengths
- Guest focus
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
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