What we do & who we are

At the fondue villa & garden, we provide a truly authentic and fun fondue experience. We started in the summer of 2022 and in no time we have become the number 1 fondue restaurant in the Interlaken area with the majority of five-star reviews on both google, Tripadvisor and happycow ). How did we do that? By offering a unique experience.

We standardly offer many unique things ranging from seven different side dishes (included in the price), fondue made from a local Alp cheese, and lots of different fondue flavors (e.g. pesto, garlic,...), double & triple caquelons that let you try multiple fondue flavors at once, creamy vegan almond fondue, chocolate fondue, ice cream fondue, a personal approach for each table with storytelling and a history lesson about fondue and why/how it became Switzerland’s national dish plus a range of garden games and fondue themed entertainment options. With all of this, you might get that we are an ‘Erlebnis Restaurant’ with a twist which makes it interesting, and fun but also demanding at peak times.

Besides, this summer we are adding fondue cooking classes, a fondue picnic backpack, Sledding and fondue night plus several other outdoor activities that will start and end at our fondue villa.

Our mission is:
At our restaurant, we are passionate about creating an enjoyable and unique dining experience for our guests through outstanding hospitality, storytelling and the National fondue dish. We strive to create an inviting space where friends, family, and strangers can come together to try the national Swiss dish combined with all kinds of cheesy activities which creates a memorable dining experience.

Fondue Villa & Garden

We are located in a 1901 Swiss villa which also houses the Adventure Hostel making it a fun and lively place to be and work. For the summer we have an amazing garden where we will serve our fondue and all the fun games. We love the hostel and traveler vibes and while serving fondue we often become ad hoc tour guides by providing our guests with great travel tips and secret scenic spots.

Tasks

We are looking for people to join our team either in the Service or a combination of both.

Working in the service contains:

• Host and serve our fondue guests. Chatting with the guests is fun and necessary.
• Explaining to them the history of Swiss fondue.
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies) and offer menu recommendations upon request.
• Prepare tables by setting up plates, fondue forks and glasses.
• Multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties
• We have a big garden and when the weather is nice we will serve the guests outside which is fantastic if you love being outdoors.
• At the end of the evening, we all help to clean everything.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment also in the kitchen. We are looking for flexible service who also don’t mind helping with the dishes. Cleaning the caquelons (fondue pots) is part of the job.

If you are able to perform well in fast-paced environments, we’d like to meet you.

Requirements

• LOVING CHEESE!!
• Excellent presentation skills, with attentiveness and patience for our customers
• Interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and build relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment! We are looking for a real hospitality tiger!!
• Service skills and the ability to perform during busy times.
• Always a smile on your face :-D
• English will be the main language spoken between staff and our customers. German and other languages are an advantage.
• Available for minimum of a year.
• Working hours are 3 pm till 11/12 pm.
• Flexible and available for 4,5 or 6 days a week.
• Must need a European passport.

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 and motivation lettre….