The Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Vaud-Valais (HRC), is an inter-cantonal reference hospital, bringing together more than 2,000 collaborators. The Rennaz Hospital Centre, inaugurated at the end of 2019, has more than 350 acute care beds. It is complemented by two Geriatric and Rehabilitation Clinics as well as two medical on-call services. All collaborators are committed daily to providing quality care to patients, embodying the institution's values: authenticity, exemplary conduct and innovation.
To complete our hospitality and catering unit, we are looking for a:
Professional waiter/waitress EXTRA on an hourly basis M/F
The main duties of this position are
Catering:
• Provide a professional and attentive service, ensuring the satisfaction and well-being of patients, visitors and collaborators.
• Set up and carry out a careful and efficient service in our various catering areas.
• Handle payments, manage the till with rigour and precision, and ensure impeccable maintenance of workstations.
• Restock display cases and stocks according to the FIFO principle, constantly paying attention to the freshness and quality of products.
• Ensure cleaning, order and impeccable cleanliness of sales points, strictly respecting hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, food safety).
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of processes and maintain a welcoming and safe working environment.
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Hospitality:
• Warmly welcome patients and visitors, with empathy and professionalism, and respond to their needs with kindness.
• Take meal orders accurately and clearly in the dedicated software, respecting dietary requirements.
• Distribute meal trays and ensure discreet and careful clearing, respecting the patients’ pace and comfort.
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of food service areas, respecting hospital hygiene procedures.
• Prepare and arrange materials and goods meticulously and methodically.
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Catering and events:
• Welcome and serve the public during events, ensuring a quality experience and smooth service.
• Perform duties according to job descriptions, paying attention to elegant presentation and attention to detail.
• Store, stock and organise equipment optimally and securely.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and an orderly workspace.
We require
Your experience:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the traditional hospitality and catering sector required.
• Experience in banqueting, catering or events highly appreciated.
• Experience in high-end catering and/or hospital environment is a valuable asset.
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Your skills:
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP standards, proactive sales techniques, and ability to promote offered products.
• Culinary curiosity and oenological interest, with ability to advise and guide customers.
• Proficiency with IT tools (TCPOS, Eventbrite, Logimen would be an asset).
• Fluent French (spoken/written) essential, B2 level English required, other languages welcome.
• Strong sense of operational excellence, attention to detail and cleanliness.
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Your training:
• A Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a catering specialist or recognised equivalent, or significant experience (minimum 3 years) in traditional hospitality and catering required.
• Barista training desired.
• Training in hospitality or events is an appreciated asset.
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Your profile:
• Autonomous, disciplined, and endowed with a strong sense of initiative.
• Organised, dynamic and cheerful, with a neat appearance.
• Developed customer service sense, active listening, and smooth communication.
• Passionate about service, you are keen to enhance each customer’s experience.
• Team spirit, kindness and ability to adapt in a dynamic and demanding environment.
We offer
HRC offers excellent employment and career development opportunities across all its activity areas: medical, nursing, medico-technical, hospitality, administrative, technical, logistics. With a commitment to continuous improvement, skills development is at the heart of HRC’s concerns. The institution provides its collaborators access to both internal and external training.
In 2021, HRC was twice ranked among the best employers in French-speaking Switzerland by Bilan magazine and Le Temps newspaper, placing it as a leading institution.
For information, please contact Mr Ivan Feij, Head of Hospitality & Catering Unit by email: ivan.feij@hopitalrivierachablais.ch
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates whose profile matches the required criteria will be contacted. To ensure your application is processed promptly, please provide: CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates/attestations)
Application deadline: 30 June 2026
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