Hospitality & Hotels

Pizzaiolo/-a

You create authentic pizzas with fresh ingredients and traditional craftsmanship.

Pizzaiolo/-a

01 · Overview

What this profession is about

Pizzaiolo/-a prepare pizzas, knead dough and bake it in the oven.

Pizza making requires precision and passion. You choose the right flour, knead the dough and add fresh toppings. The hot oven turns it into a culinary masterpiece. Guests will love every bite. Your craft blends tradition with modern service. It creates unforgettable taste experiences for everyone. You handle every order with care and creativity.

FieldHospitality & Hotels
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHospitality, Housekeeping & Facility Management
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02 · Salary

What you can earn

MedianCHF 51'800
CHF 33'923CHF 91'000
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Pizzaiolo. Based on 298 observations, updated 7 months ago.

Salary by experience

50k55k60kmedian 52k47k46k53k54k55k60k0-2 yrs3-5 yrs6-8 yrs9-11 yrs12-21 yrs21+ yrs
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ExperienceSalary (CHF)
0-2 yrsCHF 47'040
3-5 yrsCHF 46'293
6-8 yrsCHF 53'358
9-11 yrsCHF 54'000
12-21 yrsCHF 54'600
21+ yrsCHF 60'000

Salary trend

+12% over decade
50k55k49k47k56k55k2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025
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PeriodSalary (CHF)
2014-2016CHF 48'750
2017-2019CHF 46'833
2020-2022CHF 55'769
2023-2025CHF 54'600

Top earning cantons

  • VaudCHF 60'00033 obs.
  • ValaisCHF 59'85018 obs.
  • GenevaCHF 54'60053 obs.
  • BerneCHF 54'00023 obs.
  • ZurichCHF 49'17036 obs.
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CantonSalaryObs.
VaudCHF 60'00033
ValaisCHF 59'85018
GenevaCHF 54'60053
BerneCHF 54'00023
ZurichCHF 49'17036

Top paying industries

  • Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 61'83516 obs.
  • Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 60'0005 obs.
  • Catering / HotelCHF 52'000241 obs.
  • Service sector in generalCHF 47'2906 obs.
  • Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 38'8736 obs.
  • Public administration / AssociationsCHF 30'0006 obs.
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IndustrySalaryObs.
Tourism / Travel / RecreationCHF 61'83516
Retail trade / WholesalingCHF 60'0005
Catering / HotelCHF 52'000241
Service sector in generalCHF 47'2906
Commercial operation / Skilled craftsCHF 38'8736
Public administration / AssociationsCHF 30'0006

03 · Pathway

How to enter and grow

Swiss training pathway available in the full profile

  • 🎓 Pizzaiolo/-a

Official education path

Training is provided through cantonal diplomas, course certificates or direct vocational courses in the hospitality sector.

Typical training path

Pizzaiolo/-a

Prerequisites

  • Kantonales Diplom
  • Kursbestätigung / Kurszertifikat

Requirements

  • Physical stamina
  • Stress tolerance
  • Guest and service orientation
  • Quality awareness
  • Hygiene awareness

04 · Skills & fit

What it takes

Required skills

  • Physical stamina
  • High stress tolerance
  • Guest focus
  • Quality awareness
  • Hygiene awareness

Personality fit

  • Swiss career path
  • Career transition
  • Professional growth

05 · Daily reality

What the work feels like

Typical day

You stand by the hot oven. You spread the dough and distribute the fresh ingredients evenly. Then the pizza goes into the heat.

  • You choose the right flour and fresh ingredients for the dough.
  • You knead the dough carefully and let it rise properly.
  • You shape the dough and add your chosen toppings.
  • You slide the pizzas into the hot stone oven or electric oven.
  • You monitor the baking time for an even cook. You aim for the perfect crust.
  • You talk to guests to meet their personal requests.

Working conditions

You work in the kitchens of restaurants, hotels or catering companies. Your workplace features hot ovens and fast service.

Strengths

  • Physical stamina
  • High stress tolerance
  • Guest focus
  • Quality awareness
  • Hygiene awareness

Trade-offs

  • Physical strain
  • Heat exposure
  • Fast pace
  • Shift work

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