Servicehilfskraft m/w 100%

Institut auf dem Rosenberg AG; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly paid

Optional accommodation

Job summary

Institut auf dem Rosenberg AG, a renowned international boarding school, seeks a Service Hilfskraft (100%) to support daily dining operations for the campus community. The role involves mise en place, professional service at meals and events, and maintaining pristine dining environments.

You will contribute to a high-standard service culture, work up to 50 hours per week, including shifts, and benefit from an attractive remuneration package and optional accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or dining service, ideally in fine dining, hotels, or institutional catering.
• Strong service etiquette, presentation and elegance suited to a formal boarding-school environment.
• Energetic, well organised, precise, and able to work independently within structured guidelines.
• Flexible, open-minded, and able to handle busy service periods calmly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a clear commitment to teamwork.
• Interest in cultural diversity and international community.
• Fluent in English.
• Resident in Switzerland or EU/EFTA with valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Mise en place for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and preparation for three-course daily menus.
• Professional table service during meals in a boarding-school setting.
• Service for formal meals and school events with discretion and elegance.
• Maintain high service standards across all meals and events.
• Clean, reset and maintain dining/service areas after each service.

Skills

English fluency

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Swiss VET Diploma

Job description

Servicehilfskraft m/w 100%

Institut auf dem Rosenberg is an international boarding school founded in 1889. Renowned for its highly individualised approach to education, the school welcomes students from across the world. Life at Rosenberg is shaped by clear structures and values, including tradition, responsibility, and independence. The school offers a professional and stimulating working environment for individuals who value cultural awareness, teamwork, and high standards of service.

We are seeking a motivated and service-oriented professional to join the Rosenberg Team and contribute to the daily dining experience of our boarding school community.

Your TasksResponsibilities typically include:

• Mise en place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including preparation for three-course daily menus
• Professional table service during breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a boarding-school setting
• Service during formal meals and exclusive school events, requiring discretion and elegance
• Maintaining consistently high service standards across all meals
• Cleaning, resetting, and maintaining dining and service areas after each service
• Working in the dishwasher area
• Working under the direction of Dining Hall Supervisors and adhering to established service procedures
• Supporting smooth service flow in a structured yet fast-paced environment
• Demonstrating teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail at all times
• Working up to 10 hours per day
• Working five days per week, up to a maximum of 50 hours

Requirements

• We are particularly interested in candidates who
• Have previous experience in hospitality or dining service, ideally within fine dining, hotels, or institutional catering
• Demonstrate a strong sense of service etiquette, presentation, and elegance, appropriate to a formal boarding-school environment
• Are energetic, well organised, and able to work with precision and consistency
• Are flexible, open-minded, and capable of working independently within clear structures
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and personal professionalism
• Perform effectively during busy service periods while remaining calm and courteous
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a clear commitment to teamwork
• Show genuine interest in cultural diversity and working in an international community
• Are fluent in English
• Are resident in Switzerland, hold a valid Swiss work permit, or are citizens of EU/EFTA member states
• Are available to work split shifts
• Demonstrate alignment with the values, ethos, and standards of Institut auf dem Rosenberg

We Offer

• A rare opportunity to work in a highly successful and internationally renowned boarding school
• A truly international working environment with outstanding facilities
• Colleagues committed to excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Attractive remuneration package and optional accommodation
• Hourly paid

• Work location 9000 St. Gallen (SG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start 20.11.2026
• Employment duration 31.10.2027
• Work form Sunday and holiday work, Shift work

• Qualification unskilled
• Work experience More than 1 year
• Education Vocational education and training with the Swiss Federal VET Diploma or equivalent

• English Orally : Good knowledge Written : Good knowledge

• By email [e-mail]

Institut auf dem Rosenberg AG Höhenweg 609000 St. Gallen [e-mail]