Requirements: English
Company: join.com
Region: Unterseen , Berne
What We Do & Who We Are
At the Fondue Villa & Garden, we offer authentic and unforgettable cheese and fondue experiences. Since our humble beginnings in the summer of 2022, we''ve quickly become the top-rated cheese and fondue destination in Switzerland by offering truly unique and immersive cheese and fondue themed experiences.
In addition to our fondue restaurant, we host a range of cheese-related activities, such as Fondue Cooking Classes, Cheese Farm Visits, Cheesemaking workshops, Fondue Picnic Backpacks, Night sledding (with fondue) and several outdoor adventuresall beginning and ending at our Fondue Villa.
For the upcoming summer, we are looking for a passionate person to lead our cheese making workshops at a local cheese farm and the fondue cooking classes.
A typical day
08:00-12:00am Cheese farm visit with cheesemaking, huge alpine breakfast, cheese foot bath, cheese storage visit, cow cuddling, pig feeding and mountain scenery gazing.
Small break
12:30-14:00 Prepping the fondue cooking class.
14:00 - 17:00 Fondue cooking class at the Fondue Villa consisting of a mix of wine and cheese tasting, playing fondue games, storytelling, fondue making and a lot of food and laughter.
17:00+ Finish up, clean up the workshop, organize things and when needed help out a little bit in the preparation for the fondue restaurant table setting.
Tasks
- FOR THE FONDUE COOKING CLASS:
- Prepare all necessary ingredients, equipment, and supplies for the class.
- Welcome participants and introduce them to the history of fondue in Swiss culture.
- Guide participants through the entire cooking process.
- Facilitate group participation, encouraging everyone to take part in the preparation and enjoy the experience.
- Explain the pairing of wines or other beverages that complement the fondue.
- Oversee the cleaning of the cooking space once the class is finished.
- Engage guests with fun facts or trivia about Swiss culture, the cheese-making community, and regional traditions.
- Ensure guests are comfortable and having a good time.
- FOR THE CHEESE FARM VISIT:
- Drive the guests from the meeting point to the alpine cheese farm, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and scenic ride.
- Lead guests on a scenic hike or walk to the alpine cheese farm, sharing interesting facts about the area, local flora and fauna, and the significance of the farm in Swiss cheesemaking traditions.
- Explain the farming practices, the role of cows in cheesemaking, and the process of turning milk into cheese.
- Introduce the farmers and cheesemakers and provide insight into their daily work. Translate from German to English the farmers'' explanations.
- Make an unforgettable time for our guests.
Requirements
- LOVING CHEESE!
- A personable individual who loves to connect, chat, and entertain guests. Possesses excellent presentation skills, demonstrating attentiveness and patience for customers.
- Adapts to guest needs, tells engaging stories, manages time well, and remains enthusiastic.
- Always a smile on your face.
- Fluency in both German and English is essential for this position.
- Available for work from May to September; year-round employment is possible, but we will start with the summer season.
- Flexible and available five days a week, including weekends. Cheese farm visits will take place in the mornings, while fondue cooking classes are scheduled for the afternoons.
- A driving license is required.
Benefits
- Hourly wage between 28-34 CHF per hour depending on language skills, experience, and cheese knowledge.
- The hours are flexible, ranging from 20 to 30 per week (80-140 hours a month) depending on personal preference and flexibility.
- A dynamic and international team of cheese lovers.
- Room for your own ideas and initiatives.
- Free fondue.
- A competitive salary and lots of weeks off in between the seasons.
If you enjoy providing people with a unique food experience and enjoy working in a truly dynamic team, you might very well be the person we are looking for. If you are well-traveled, speak some languages, and enjoy the tourism sector, please read on and make sure to send us your CV.
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