Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 115'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 131'040 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 151'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Leiter/in Cafeteria/Kiosk
You run cafeterias and kiosks in hospitals or care homes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage daily operations, train staff, and ensure hygiene, service, and attractive sales areas.
As a Leiter/in Cafeteria/Kiosk in a hospital or care home, you actively shape daily operations. You plan staff schedules, check stock levels, and strictly monitor hygiene standards. At the same time, you create a cozy atmosphere with decorations and events for patients, residents, and all staff.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.230.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Economist. Based on 236 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+32% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 94'125 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 115'639 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 124'091 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 136'500 | 19 |
| Zurich | CHF 131'040 | 37 |
| Berne | CHF 122'900 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 112'350 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 170'250 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 135'000 | 9 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 130'200 | 9 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 120'222 | 50 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 118'000 | 64 |
| Education | CHF 108'000 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Leiter und Leiterinnen Cafeteria/Kiosk
Official education path
Qualification usually happens through internal training or part-time further education in hospitality or catering.
Typical training path
Leiter und Leiterinnen Cafeteria/Kiosk
Prerequisites
- Bereichsleiter Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft BP
- Bereichsleiter/in Restauration BP
Requirements
- Guest and service orientation
- Organisational and planning skills
- Business management knowledge
- Leadership and social skills
- Hygiene awareness
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible if you already have initial training in commerce or household management. Many employers then train internal staff directly for leadership roles.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Service orientation
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Hygiene awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the prep room and check the delivery of fresh products before the first guests enter the cafeteria. Then you assign tasks to the team and go to the counter yourself to help with service.
- You plan daily schedules for the entire sales team.
- You order goods and carefully check the delivered quantities.
- You strictly monitor all hygiene regulations in the entire area.
- You decorate the sales counters and create attractive floral arrangements.
- You organize small parties and events for the guests.
- You train staff in friendly and competent service.
- You conduct regular inventory checks and optimize stock levels.
- You act as the main contact person for customer requests.
Working conditions
You work in cafeterias and kiosks in hospitals, care homes, or similar facilities. Your workplace features sales areas, storage rooms, and an open guest space.
Strengths
- Service orientation
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Hygiene awareness
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Repetitive routines
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