Do I need a regular apprenticeship for Restaurant Specialist (Federal VET Diploma)?

Not necessarily. With work experience you can earn the qualification via Art. 32 VPETA, saving about 36 months.

How much do you earn as Restaurant Specialist (Federal VET Diploma)?

The median salary is ~CHF 54'000 per year (approximate).

Career change

Career change to Restaurant Specialist (Federal VET Diploma)

Professional service in the restaurant industry

You don't need a second youth apprenticeship. With work experience there's a realistic route to the Restaurant Specialist (Federal VET Diploma) qualification — here are the duration, costs and how your experience is recognised.

Career change via experience (Art. 32 BBG)

Duration

66–72 months

Costs

CHF 100–3'000

Salary after

~CHF 54'000

✓ Art. 32 VPETA· saves ~36 months

Typically 5+ years of relevant work experience let you sit the final qualification exam directly — without a regular apprenticeship.

How the path works

1
Work experience
60 months
2
Final apprenticeship exam (Art. 32 BBG)
6–12 months · CHF 100–3'000

Salary progression

Entry

~CHF 42'000

Mid

~CHF 54'000

Senior

~CHF 68'000

Approximate values — they vary by region, employer and experience.

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