Operations Manager with Cooking Function Cafeteria Campus Wattwil

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Kantonsschule Wattwil (KSW) and the Vocational and Continuing Education Center Toggenburg (BWZT) together form the Campus Wattwil, which is attended daily by around 1,200 students and learners. Around 250 employees work full-time or part-time for the campus.

We are looking for, starting May 1, 2026, a

Operations Manager with Cooking Function Cafeteria Campus Wattwil

Workload: 100%

Workplace: Wattwil

What to expect

The construction of the Kantonsschule Wattwil is underway and will be operational in summer 2026. The cafeteria is to become the heart of the new Campus Wattwil, focusing on a regional, seasonal, and modern range of dishes. For the operational management as well as the final development and fine-tuning of the operating concept, we are looking for the future head of the cafeteria.

Your tasks include:

• Further developing the operating concept, creating the F&B concept, organizing pre-opening work from early summer 2026
• Building up the supplier base
• Personnel planning and management (total 4 FTE)
• Quality and offer development
• Host and representative of the cafeteria in the region
• Participation in budgeting and management of the operating account

What distinguishes you

• Cook EFZ (Head Chef with federal diploma, Head of Community Catering with federal diploma)
• Several years of professional experience in a comparable operation
• Leadership experience
• Experience with operating accounts, digital cash register systems, and cashless payment transactions
• Strong understanding of sustainable, regional, and modern cuisine
• Joy and interest in working with young people and in a school environment

What we offer

We offer an independent, responsible, and varied activity in a lively school organization. You will have the opportunity to actively shape projects. You can expect a school climate characterized by appreciation, a modern work infrastructure, and opportunities for professional and personal development and further training.

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information from:

Emil Müller, Vice Principal Kantonsschule Wattwil, Tel. 058 228 86 86, Email: emil.mueller@kantiwattwil.ch