Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'556 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'800 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 71'945 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 74'455 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Restaurantfachmann/-frau EFZ
You serve guests in restaurants and hotels with professional service
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Restaurant professionals ensure smooth guest service, coordinate food and beverage delivery, and work closely with the kitchen.
At the heart of the hospitality industry, you serve guests. You welcome them warmly, advise on food and drinks, and create a perfect atmosphere. Alongside direct contact, you organize service processes, prepare buffets, and work closely with the kitchen. This profession combines service skills with organizational talent.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.220.28.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Restaurant Supervisor. Based on 1,090 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+1% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'985 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 71'400 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 78'000 | 37 |
| Aargau | CHF 76'050 | 32 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 75'000 | 23 |
| Solothurn | CHF 72'800 | 21 |
| Zurich | CHF 72'000 | 155 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'500 | 29 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 83'200 | 18 |
| Insurance | CHF 78'000 | 7 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 71'100 | 18 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 70'553 | 935 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 70'000 | 15 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 66'150 | 12 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Restaurantfachmann/-frau EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
Training takes place as a 3-year vocational apprenticeship, combining practical work at the company with theory at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Restaurantfachmann/-frau EFZ
Curriculum
- Handeln als
- Gastgeberin oder Gastgeber
- Gestalten des Getränkeservice
- Gestalten des Speiseservice
- Umsetzen der betriebswirtschaftlichen und verkaufsorientierten Prozesse
- Sicherstellen der logistischen Prozesse und der Werterhaltung
- Gestalten
- Spezieller betrieblicher Angebote
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Freude am Kontakt mit Gästen
- gepflegte Erscheinung und gute Umgangsformen
- Dienstleistungsbereitschaft
- Teamfähigkeit
- gute Gesundheit
- körperliche Ausdauer
- Organisationstalent
- Hygienebewusstsein
- 1Handeln als
- 2Gastgeberin oder Gastgeber
- 3Gestalten des Getränkeservice
- 4Gestalten des Speiseservice
- 5Umsetzen der betriebswirtschaftlichen und verkaufsorientierten Prozesse
- 6Sicherstellen der logistischen Prozesse und der Werterhaltung
- 7Gestalten
- 8Spezieller betrieblicher Angebote
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Service orientation
- Team spirit
- Organizational talent
- Physical stamina
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, greet arriving guests, and escort them to their tables. During the meal, you constantly check if guest wishes are met, while coordinating refills with the kitchen.
- You set tables carefully and prepare plate warmers.
- You greet guests warmly and take their coats.
- You explain the menu and advise on suitable drinks.
- You plate dishes attractively and serve them professionally.
- You prepare bills and collect payments accurately.
- You coordinate service processes and organize buffets.
- You order supplies, check deliveries, and store them properly.
Working conditions
You work in restaurants, hotels, or institutional catering facilities. Your workplace is usually in the service area, where you are constantly on the move.
Where to learn
- GastroSuisse Verband für Hotellerie und RestaurationBlumenfeldstrasse 20, 8046 Zürich
- HotellerieSuisseMonbijoustrasse 130, 3001 Bern
- Hotel & Gastro formation Eichistrasse 20Postfach 362, 6353 Weggis
- Berufsinformationen und Lehrstellen aus Hotellerie und Gastronomie8046 Zürich
Strengths
- Service orientation
- Team spirit
- Organizational talent
- Physical stamina
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Stressful periods
06 · Similar
