Apprenticeship Commercial Employee (Hotel-Gastro-Tourism) EFZ
Obbürgen
Key information
- Publication date:05 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Obbürgen
Job summary
Join the iconic Bürgenstock Resort, a luxury haven since 1873.
Tasks
- Engage in a 3-year EFZ training in a premium hotel environment.
- Rotate through departments like Front Office and Marketing every 6 months.
- Participate actively in guest services and event organization.
Skills
- Completed secondary education and interest in hospitality operations.
- Strong communication skills in German and English.
- Reliability and enthusiasm for working with diverse teams.
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An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain in memory.
Our resort is located on the Bürgenstock 500 meters above Lake Lucerne, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Central Switzerland. Near the city of Lucerne, our two 5-star hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa and the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock, and the Taverne 1879 (3*) invite guests from Switzerland and around the world to an exclusive stay in a unique atmosphere. In the award-winning spas, guests can relax their souls, and the ten restaurants, lounges, and bars leave no culinary wishes unfulfilled.
From August 2026, we are looking for new apprentices for the
Apprenticeship Commercial Employee (Hotel-Gastro-Tourism) EFZ
What to expect
- 3 years of training in a leading luxury destination resort including graduation with the federal certificate of competence EFZ
- Insights into the departments Front Office, Guest Service Center, Finance, F&B Administration, Marketing, and Human Resources (department change every 6 months)
- Active participation in all teams - from taking reservations, checking invoices, to organizing events
- Weekly attendance at vocational school
- Exciting development and career opportunities during and after training
This is you
- Enjoyment in dealing with many people, foreign cultures, and languages in a large company
- Interest in administrative work with a flair for numbers and computer work
- Successfully completed secondary school at the upper level
- Reliability and independence
- Friendly and confident appearance with very good manners
- Oral and written language proficiency in German and English
Start your future with us
It never gets boring with us: You can expect a varied training where you change departments and teams every 6 months, learn a lot, and can then take off. You work with colleagues from different cultures, use your language skills frequently, and benefit from many extras:
- Discounts in our restaurants, on hotel stays (also for your family!) and other activities in Central Switzerland
- Subsidized commute: We financially support your travel by public transport
- Digital tools: You can conveniently see your duty roster on your phone (Favur App) and stay always well informed with the Beekeeper App
- A workplace with legendary views: Start your career with an apprenticeship on the Bürgenstock and become part of the over 150-year inspiring pioneer history
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a motivation letter and photo.
BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG
Ms. Kathrin Vontobel | Training Manager
Bürgenstock 30
6363 Obbürgen
+41 41 612 61 79