Service Trainee (f/m)

H. Kracht's Erben AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff room

Free work clothes cleaning

Property staff facilities

Job summary

We are looking for motivated Service Trainee interns at Baur au Lac in Zurich. Start date August 2026 or by agreement, internship limited to 6 months. You will interact warmly with guests, handle mise en place tasks, take and prepare orders, and support multiple teams across the hotel.

Fluency in German and English, plus a neat appearance, are essential. Training at a recognised Swiss hotel management school is required; prior hotel or catering experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Training at a recognised Swiss hotel management school.
• Work experience in hotel or catering is an advantage.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Professional and warm interaction with our guests.
• Independent execution of mise en place tasks.
• Taking and preparing various orders.
• General support of our teams.

Skills

German language skills

English language skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible

Education

Hotel management school

Job description

Coming home to the Baur au Lac - where you experience a unique combination of hospitality and encounters at eye level. Our multicultural diversity is our strength, and our team is characterised by exceptional empathy and attention to detail.
As a passionate family business, we are committed to creating Baur au Lac moments for ourselves and our guests and exceeding expectations. We see ourselves as a talent factory that promotes personal development and creates an atmosphere in which everyone can develop individually.
As "passionate hosts and hostesses", we live appreciation and cordiality, which make our hotel unique. We endeavour to preserve the tradition and modernity of the Baur au Lac while at the same time shaping our future.
It's all about people!

We are looking for motivated, committed, and creative individuals for various Service Trainee internship positions. The start date is August 2026 or by agreement, and the internship is limited to 6 months.

Service Trainee (f/m)

That's why you love this work:

• Professional and warm interaction with our guests
• Independent execution of mise en place tasks
• Taking and preparing various orders
• General support of our teams

That's why this job is right for you:

• Training at a recognised Swiss hotel management school
• Work experience in the hotel or catering industry is an advantage
• Communication and organisational skills
• Committed, flexible and responsible
• Charming and well-groomed appearance
• Very good language skills in German and English

Staff room

We offer our employees staff rooms in a prime location in Zurich - laundry service included.

Work clothes

Free cleaning of work clothes.

That's why you enjoy working with us:

Since 1844, the Baur au Lac in Zurich has stood for tradition through innovation. Situated in the heart of Zurich in the centre of its own park, you will be welcomed with a magnificent view of Lake Zurich and the Alps. As a 5-star hotel and employer, our aim is to create an unforgettable stay for our guests and our employees.