We currently have a vacancy for a Catering Manager (to start immediately) and are recruiting volunteers to work for a season.

Two year contract

Residential Up to CHF34,000

Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation and kitchen hygiene at a WAGGGS World Centre in the Swiss Alps, yours will be a crucial role in managing this important area of operation and ensuring guest satisfaction.

We place great emphasis on providing a high standard of guest service in all areas and are looking for a responsible catering manager who shares our aims and commitment to commence work in June 2005.

Experienced in menu planning with excellent culinary skills, you will co-ordinate the preparation and serving of meals in a ‘family-style’ dining room, manage other kitchen staff, and order and purchase food. You will also manage the food budget and follow Swiss health and safety regulations in all kitchen-related areas.

Working as part of the management team, you will work on your own initiative, display a methodical and calm approach to your work, have well-developed organisational skills and be flexible and reliable.

Catering experience, ability to work in a team, a good knowledge of the German language, a clean driving licence and acceptance of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting principles are essential.

If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience, commitment and energy, then there couldn’t be a more exciting and beautiful environment for you.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Peter Neurauter on +41 (0) 33 673 12 26 or e-mail . To apply, send your CV with covering letter immediately to Peter Neurauter, World Centre Manager, Our Chalet, Hohliebeweg 1, CH 3715 Adelboden, Switzerland. .

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Required for up to 3 months during the following seasons:

Summer – end May, June, July, early September
Autumn – end August, September, end October
Winter – early December, January, early March
Spring – end February, March, end April

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