Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'754 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 54'600 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 54'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 52'416 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHospitality & Hotels
Barkeeper/in
You craft drinks and advise guests in the hospitality industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Barkeeper/in mix drinks, advise guests, and manage the drink menu and inventory.
You stand behind the bar and craft perfect drinks for your guests from fresh ingredients and quality spirits. Whether it is a classic cocktail, fine wine, or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, you master the art of mixing. Alongside advising and serving, you design the drink menu and carefully check the inventory. In this role, you combine technical skill with diplomatic tact.
FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
Swissdoc 0.220.2.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bartender. Based on 614 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 51'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 49'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 49'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Grisons | CHF 54'300 | 28 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 54'000 | 18 |
| Geneva | CHF 54'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 52'800 | 87 |
| Berne | CHF 52'345 | 34 |
| Vaud | CHF 51'300 | 70 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 59'800 | 5 |
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 52'000 | 25 |
| Catering / Hotel | CHF 50'491 | 502 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 50'400 | 24 |
| Insurance | CHF 41'496 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 40'320 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Barkeeper/in
Typical training path
Barkeeper/in
Prerequisites
- Physical stamina
- Mental resilience
- Discretion
- Communication skills
- Diplomatic tact
- Emotional balance
- Assertiveness
- Foreign language skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you already have hospitality experience or similar training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Diplomatic tact
- Physical stamina
- Foreign language skills
- Assertiveness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the prep station, shake the shaker, and serve freshly mixed drinks to waiting guests. In between, you update the drink menu and check the stock lists for completeness.
- You advise your guests expertly when choosing the right drinks.
- You mix and serve common bar drinks, wines, and non-alcoholic options.
- You prepare special coffee drinks according to exact recipes and standards.
- You design the drink menu and adjust it seasonally to match guest preferences.
- You keep inventory lists and check stock levels for accuracy.
- You ensure smooth operations and a well-maintained bar area.
Working conditions
You work in bars, restaurants, hotels, or at catering events. Your workplace is the bar, which you use as the central point for guest advice.
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Diplomatic tact
- Physical stamina
- Foreign language skills
- Assertiveness
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Noise and stress
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