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 Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft BP
You lead teams and manage the entire housekeeping department.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and coordinate housekeeping areas, lead staff, and ensure the company stays profitable.
As Bereichsleiter/in Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft BP, you are responsible for smooth operations in large facilities. You organise cleaning, laundry, and catering. You lead teams and monitor budgets. Your daily work ensures that guests and staff are always well cared for and that the highest hygiene standards are met. You combine business know-how with a strong service mindset.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.230.15.0
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 Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1-2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1-2 years and prepares you for the federal specialist certificate.
Typical training path
Bereichsleiter/in Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Fachmann/-frau Hauswirtschaft or as Hotelfachmann/-frau and at least 3 years of professional experience at 80% in the field of Hotellerie-Hauswirtschaft, including 1 year of leadership experience at 80%
- Required module completions or equivalence confirmations
- Completion of the training course for Berufsbildner/innen
Requirements
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Customer and service orientation
- Organizational and planning skills
- Service awareness
- Good business management knowledge
- Robust health
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Business acumen
- Service mindset
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start the day with a short meeting about the daily plan. Then you check the laundry or kitchen in person. In between, you inspect deliveries and discuss budgets with your superiors.
- You plan and organise daily housekeeping operations.
- You coordinate and supervise your staff on site.
- You source materials and carefully check incoming deliveries.
- You make sure supplies are always sufficient and stored correctly.
- You lead teams, plan shifts, and organise further training.
- You create budgets and monitor the company's profitability.
- You consistently and reliably implement hygiene and safety measures.
Working conditions
You work in an office and on site in hospitals, hotels, care homes, or catering companies. You lead your team directly at the workplace. You also assist clients and suppliers.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Verband für Facility Management und Maintenance (FMPRO)Industriestrasse 21, 8304 Wallisellen
- OdA Hauswirtschaft SchweizAdligenswilerstr. 22, 6006 Luzern
- Hotel & Gastro Union Adligenswilerstrasse 29/226006 Luzern
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Business acumen
- Service mindset
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Conflict management
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