Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 52'612 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 53'328 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 57'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'374 |
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Swiss professionsFood
Bankmetzger/in
You prepare cuts of meat and advise customers on cooking methods.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Specialists in meat sales, preparation, and customer advice, focusing on delicatessen and catering items.
As a Bankmetzger/in, you combine craftsmanship with direct customer contact. You cut, dress, and finish cuts of meat according to individual requests. You prepare pan-ready dishes and catering items for sale. Your passion for meat and presentation turns every purchase into an experience. You work precisely, advise competently, and ensure fresh stock.
FieldFood
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryButchery & Meat Production
Swissdoc 0.210.51.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Food Salesman. Based on 171 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 54'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 53'298 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 51'295 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 55'750 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 55'900 | 13 |
| Zurich | CHF 54'520 | 32 |
| Vaud | CHF 50'591 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 53'314 | 128 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 52'300 | 7 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 51'600 | 11 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 51'100 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fleischfachmann/-fachfrau EFZ (Schwerpunkt Feinkost und Veredelung)
Official education path
Training is provided through initial vocational education as a meat specialist with a focus on delicatessen and finishing.
Typical training path
Fleischfachmann/-fachfrau EFZ (Schwerpunkt Feinkost und Veredelung)
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Fleischfachmann/-fachfrau EFZ (Schwerpunkt Feinkost und Veredelung)
- Quereinstieg nach einer Ausbildung als Koch/Köchin EFZ
Requirements
- Good interaction with customers
- Sales talent
- Sociability
- Joy of cooking
- Joy of beautiful presentation
Where this can lead
A career change is possible after completing training as a chef.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Customer focus
- Presentation skills
- Craftsmanship
- Joy of cooking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the meat counter and cut a large piece of beef to order. You explain the best cooking method and package the product attractively.
- You prepare cuts of meat for direct sale at the counter.
- You assemble kitchen-ready and pan-ready products as well as catering items.
- You advise customers in detail on meat types and cooking methods.
- You dress and finish cuts of meat according to individual customer requests.
- You check the freshness and quality of the meat products offered.
- You package the finished items attractively for sale.
Working conditions
You typically work in butcher shops, delicatessens, or catering businesses. Your workplace is the sales counter and the adjacent preparation kitchen.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Fleisch-Fachverband SFFRingstrasse 12, 8600 Dübendorf
Strengths
- Customer focus
- Presentation skills
- Craftsmanship
- Joy of cooking
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Early working hours
- High hygiene standards
- Seasonal fluctuations
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