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 |
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Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Leiter/in Hotellerie / Verpflegung
You organise catering in hospitals and care homes
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You manage kitchens and laundry services in hospitals or care homes
As Leiter/in Hotellerie / Verpflegung, you are responsible for the daily care of patients in hospitals or care homes. You coordinate room service, monitor hygiene standards, plan menus, and guide your team through daily tasks. You schedule shifts, train staff, and ensure top quality.
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 Hotellerie/Verpflegen
Official education path
Entry usually requires relevant initial training combined with leadership experience in hospitality or catering.
Typical training path
Leiter und Leiterinnen Hotellerie/Verpflegen
Prerequisites
- Hotelfachmann/-frau with leadership experience and corresponding further training
- Bereichsleiter/in Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft BP
- Betriebsleiter/in Facility Management HF
- Leiter/in Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft HFP
- Leiter/in Facility Management & Maintenance HFP
Requirements
- Business knowledge
- Leadership and social skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Service orientation
- Hygiene awareness
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if they have relevant initial training and proven leadership experience in healthcare or hospitality.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Business knowledge
- Leadership and social skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Hygiene awareness and cleanliness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the large kitchen and coordinate the delivery of patient meals. At the same time, you check hygiene logs and discuss the daily plan with your staff.
- You organise room service across different care wards.
- You guide your team through daily workflows.
- You train and instruct staff properly.
- You strictly monitor current hygiene rules and safety regulations.
- You plan menus and calculate costs, and schedule laundry cycles.
- You prepare billing for patient supplies.
- You coordinate cooperation with hospital management.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, care homes, or retirement centres. Your workplace covers the large kitchen, laundry service, and administration offices.
Strengths
- Business knowledge
- Leadership and social skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Hygiene awareness and cleanliness
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
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