Deputy Ship Manager / Deputy Head of Service (a)

20 January 2026
100%
Permanent position
Luzern

Job summary

Join our floating restaurant on Lake Vierwaldstättersee! Experience a unique work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Ensure smooth daily operations in the absence of the ship's management.
Lead a service station and engage with guests warmly.
Oversee daily financial reports and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Completed gastronomy education and good knowledge of food and beverages.
Fluent in German; English is a plus.
Team-oriented, motivated, and friendly demeanor.

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About the job

Gastronomy Lake Lucerne - Experience enjoyment with all your senses
Working on a floating restaurant - what could be cooler? Let the impressive images of the unique Lake Lucerne panorama pass by while delighting guests from all over the world gastronomically. Simple, honest, and with fresh local products - that is our philosophy.

Because happy guests also need enthusiastic employees, you can expect above-average pay, flexible work packages, great benefits, and many opportunities to advance your career.

Deputy Ship Manager / Deputy Head of Service (a)

80% - 100% Lucerne

We are looking for a permanent Deputy Ship Manager / Deputy Head of Service (a)

Here is what you will do

You ensure a smooth daily operation on the ship in the absence of the Ship Manager
You occasionally manage your own service station
You welcome, attend to, and bid farewell to guests
You perform daily accounting and check the accounts of service staff
You ensure compliance with the hygiene concept (HACCP)

What we expect from you

You have completed training in gastronomy (EFZ)
You have good knowledge of food, beverages, and sales
You speak fluent German; English is a plus
You enjoy working in a team
You are motivated, positive, and friendly

What awaits you

We offer you the best employment package far and wide in gastronomy. You can continue your education with us, advance your career, and make a difference with your ideas. You benefit from above-average pay with profit sharing and great benefits such as a free SBB general subscription.

Write your Tavolago story too, take advantage of the many benefits, and live with us according to the motto "Zäme e gueti Ziit" in an uncomplicated atmosphere.

We look forward to your application.

No doubt, our origin is the lake, Lake Lucerne. For years, we have been delighting travelers gastronomically on 19 ships. Thanks to our spirit of discovery, we now operate great businesses in and around Lucerne and inspire our guests. Perhaps it has to do with our shipping genes that we always steer our company with a forward-looking view. We love tinkering with new concepts and then simply trying them out. And we maintain a very special relationship with our employees. We communicate openly and honestly, value a refreshing and collegial team spirit, and ensure really good employment conditions.

Sounds good? Then we look forward to your application!