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Become part of the opening team

The Appenberg is located above Zäziwil in the Emmental region and will be gradually reopened from spring 2027 after extensive renovation. The hotel village consists of several historic buildings and combines work, enjoyment, and relaxation in one place.

The hotel village has 48 hotel rooms, 16 seminar and workshop rooms of various sizes, as well as several banquet and event rooms. The gastronomy includes a restaurant, two halls, a garden terrace, a bar, and other meeting places with a total of around 240 seats.

The Appenberg sees itself as a place where people come together, work with focus, gain new perspectives, and consciously find peace in between.

In the middle of the Emmental hilly landscape, a hotel village with history is being created, offering space for genuine encounters, inspiration, and simple moments in nature.

With the new opening, not only a place for guests is being created, but also a new operation. Teams, processes, and structures are being established. Those who join us can co-design, take responsibility, and help shape the Appenberg from the very beginning.

Our Kitchen

Our kitchen is traditionally rooted and at the same time open to new ideas. Regional and seasonal are a matter of course for us. We focus on simple products and turn them into dishes with character. We are neither a gourmet restaurant nor a traditional country inn, but a contemporary Emmental restaurant with a clear signature.

Your Task

You will work as a cook in the daily kitchen operations and be part of a team that takes quality, regionality, and good craftsmanship seriously. You will work in the morning or evening shift, without a break between shifts. Sundays are generally free, with the exception of individual special events.

What you are responsible for with us

• Operational involvement in daily kitchen activities
• Preparation of food for à la carte, seminars, and banquets
• Mise en place and organization of your station
• Adherence to quality, hygiene, and safety standards
• Involvement in preparations for events and special formats
• Collaboration within the kitchen team as well as with service and event organization

What is important to us

• Completed vocational training as a cook EFZ or several years of experience
• Enjoyment of seasonal, regional, and creative cuisine
• Clean, structured, and reliable way of working
• Team spirit and respectful interaction
• Willingness to work morning or evening shifts
• Interest in contributing ideas to a diverse operation
• Conscious use of food

What is included with us

Active participation in the repositioning of the Appenberg and its culture

Free drinks during working hours

Significant discount on mobile phone subscriptions with Swisscom

Discount on selected insurance premiums with Mobiliar

Discounts in our gastronomy for you and up to five other people

Shared experiences such as team outings, shared meals, or after-work drinks

Regular feedback and development discussions instead of a one-off annual appraisal

How to apply

We do not require a classic cover letter. Send us your resume, a few personal lines about yourself and your motivation to be part of the new Appenberg, as well as your salary expectations.

For the attention of
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Co-Managing Directors Appenberg

• Appenberg AG
  Appenbergstrasse 36
  3532 Zäziwil