Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 103'302 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 99'266 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 100'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 108'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 115'816 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Bereichsleiter/in Restauration BP
You lead the service and shape the guest experience in the hospitality industry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a service manager, you coordinate workflows, train staff, and improve restaurant or hotel profitability.
You take responsibility for smooth service operations. You also significantly shape the business image. Alongside caring for demanding guests, you coordinate your team. You train new staff and optimize daily processes. With a strong business sense, you analyze key figures. You directly drive the success of restaurants, hotels, or catering companies.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.220.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Responsable QC. Based on 1,354 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 105'249 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 102'343 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 112'787 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 136'250 | 36 |
| Zug | CHF 120'000 | 20 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 118'350 | 43 |
| Solothurn | CHF 116'000 | 39 |
| Zurich | CHF 116'000 | 145 |
| Lucerne | CHF 115'600 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 133'000 | 8 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 130'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 129'500 | 180 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 122'000 | 100 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'000 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 111'854 | 18 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bereichsleiter/in Restauration mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Ca. 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend (6 Blockkurse à 5 Tage)
Official education path
The part-time course lasts about one year. It prepares you for the federal exam.
Typical training path
Bereichsleiter/in Restauration mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis as Restaurationsfachmann/-frau EFZ, Systemgastronomiefachmann/-frau EFZ or equivalent training
- at least 3 years of professional experience in the restaurant industry
- Module completions or equivalency certificates
- Training course for vocational trainers
Requirements
- Stress resistance
- Quick reaction time
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have an equivalent commercial or tourism qualification. You also need relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Stress resistance
- Leadership skills
- Business mindset
- Service orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the reception desk and coordinate table reservations. Your team welcomes the guests. In between, you check the wine list. You adjust service workflows to the current workload.
- You coordinate daily service and optimize workflows within the team.
- You advise guests professionally on their choice of food and drinks.
- You train and lead staff, and you monitor hygiene regulations.
- You calculate business key figures and initiate measures to increase profitability.
- You plan decorations and ensure a consistent look for the dining areas.
- You analyze market conditions and develop targeted marketing strategies for the business.
Working conditions
You usually work in a leadership role at restaurants, hotels, or catering companies. You also have many opportunities in gastronomy training or the tourism sector.
Where to learn
- Hotel & Gastro formation Eichistrasse 20Postfach 362, 6353 Weggis
Strengths
- Stress resistance
- Leadership skills
- Business mindset
- Service orientation
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Quick decisions
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