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Sous-Chef

Hospitality & Gastronomy

Sous-chefs and sous-cheffes are deputies of the head chef. They lead the kitchen team in practical kitchen work and are the direct contact persons for the chefs de partie. They support the head chef in administrative and organisational work and in the training of apprentices.

Entry
~CHF 48'000
CHF 4'000/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 56'000
CHF 4'667/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 70'000
CHF 5'833/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)
Duration36 months
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ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School
Apprenticeship (EFZ)3–4 years

Company + vocational school

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship
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Starting salary: CHF 48'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics5/10
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🔬 Science4/10
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💻 IT3/10
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🔧 Manual8/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance3/10
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🎨 Creativity4/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands7/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk2/10
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