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 |
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Swiss professionsFood
Betriebsleiter/in Weintechnologie BP
You manage wine cellars and ensure top-quality production.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Betriebsleiter/in Weintechnologie BP, you oversee the entire wine production process. You lead teams and secure quality in the cellar.
More than just a drink is made in Swiss cellars. You lead premium wine production as a Betriebsleiter/in Weintechnologie BP. You guide every step from grape evaluation to bottling. With technical know-how and leadership skills, you steer teams, optimise processes, and secure top standards. Your daily work blends craftsmanship with strategic thinking.
FieldFood
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBeverage Production
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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
- 🎓 Betriebsleiter/in Weintechnologie mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ Individuell gestaltbar, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You earn this qualification individually and alongside your job. You complete module exams through the relevant professional organisation.
Typical training path
Betriebsleiter/in Weintechnologie mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational basic training in the agriculture field (Landwirt/in EFZ, Gemüsegärtner/in EFZ, Obstfachmann/-frau EFZ, Geflügelfachmann/-frau EFZ, Weintechnologe/-technologin EFZ, Winzer/in EFZ)
- Eidg. Fachausweis Bäuerin/bäuerlicher Haushaltleiter or equivalent certificate
- 2 years of agricultural professional practice after completion of basic training
- Module completions according to exam regulations or registration for module exams
Requirements
- Organisational talent
- Ability to lead staff and manage a team
- Physical resilience
- Willingness to work irregular hours
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Sensory analysis
- Technical understanding
- Process optimisation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the fermentation cellar. You check the must with your nose and palate. At the same time, you monitor tank temperatures. You also coordinate the filling machine.
- You oversee the entire wine production process. It runs from harvest to bottling.
- You evaluate grape quality. You control the fermentation process precisely.
- You monitor temperatures and sugar levels in the fermentation tanks.
- You lead your team. You plan daily workflows in the cellar.
- You check hygiene standards. You oversee the maintenance of technical equipment.
- You assess wine development with your senses. You adjust care routines accordingly.
- You organise sales activities. You support the business marketing efforts.
Working conditions
You work in leadership roles at wine cellars, wine trading companies, or import firms. Your workplace is the cellar, the production hall, or the operations office.
Where to learn
- OdA AgriAliForm Verband aus dem Berufsfeld Land- und PferdewirtschaftLaurstrasse 10, 5201 Brugg AG
- Strickhof Lebensmitteltechnologie und HortikulturGrüentalstrasse 30, 8820 Wädenswil
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Sensory analysis
- Technical understanding
- Process optimisation
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular hours
- High responsibility
- Weather dependency
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