Fondue Villa & Garden: Seasonal Hospitality Tiger - Join the most authentic and fun fondue expe[...]

What we do & who we are

At the Fondue Villa & Garden, we provide a truly authentic and fun fondue experience. We started in the summer of 2022 and have quickly become the number 1 fondue restaurant in the Interlaken area, with the majority of five-star reviews on Google, Tripadvisor, and HappyCow. We achieve this by offering a unique experience.

We offer many unique features, including seven different side dishes (included in the price), fondue made from local Alp cheese, and various fondue flavors (e.g., pesto, garlic). Our double & triple caquelons allow you to try multiple flavors at once, and we also provide creamy vegan almond fondue, chocolate fondue, ice cream fondue, personal storytelling for each table, and a history lesson about fondue, which is Switzerland’s national dish. Additionally, we have a range of garden games and fondue-themed entertainment options. With all of this, we are an ‘Erlebnis Restaurant’ with a twist, making it interesting, fun, and demanding at peak times.

This summer, we are adding fondue cooking classes, a fondue picnic backpack, and several other outdoor activities that will start and end at our fondue villa.

Our mission:
At our restaurant, we are passionate about creating an enjoyable and unique dining experience for our guests through outstanding hospitality, storytelling, and the national fondue dish. We strive to create an inviting space where friends, family, and strangers can come together to enjoy the national Swiss dish combined with cheesy activities, creating a memorable dining experience.

Fondue Villa & Garden

We are located in a 1901 Swiss villa, which also houses the Adventure Hostel, making it a fun and lively place to work. For the summer, we have an amazing garden where we will serve our fondue and all the fun games. We love the hostel and traveler vibes, and while serving fondue, we often become ad hoc tour guides by providing our guests with great travel tips and secret scenic spots.

Tasks

We are looking for people to join our team either in the Service or a combination of both.

Working in the service includes:

1. Host and serve our fondue guests. Chatting with guests is fun and necessary.
2. Managing stock, reservations, emails, and team.
3. Explaining the history of Swiss fondue to guests.
4. Presenting the menu and providing detailed information when asked (e.g., about portions, ingredients, or potential food allergies) and offering menu recommendations upon request.
5. Preparing tables by setting up plates, fondue forks, and glasses.
6. Multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties.
7. Serving guests outside in our big garden when the weather is nice.
8. Helping to clean everything at the end of the evening.
9. Maintaining a sanitized and orderly environment, including in the kitchen. We are looking for flexible service staff who don’t mind helping with the dishes. Cleaning the caquelons (fondue pots) is part of the job.

If you can perform well in fast-paced environments, we’d like to meet you.

Requirements

1. LOVING CHEESE!!
2. Excellent presentation skills, with attentiveness and patience for our customers.
3. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a real hospitality tiger!
4. Service skills and the ability to perform during busy times.
5. Always a smile on your face :-D
6. English will be the main language spoken between staff and our customers. German and other languages are an advantage.
7. Available for work preferably from May to September.
8. Working hours are 3 PM to 11/12 PM.
9. Flexible and available for 4, 5, or 6 days a week.

If you enjoy providing people with a unique food experience and working in a truly dynamic team, you might be the person we are looking for. If you are well-traveled, speak some languages, and enjoy the tourism sector, please read on and make sure to send us your CV.