Vacancies
Working where others go on vacation? At Schiffsbetrieb Walensee this becomes reality!
With our six passenger ships and one cargo ship, we are out and about on the "Swiss Fjord" every day - whether on cruises, event trips or private occasions. To ensure that our guests experience Lake Walen at its best, we are looking for motivated, committed crew members with a host's heart and team spirit.
To support our team, we are looking for several motivated, dynamic and uncomplicated people to join us immediately or by arrangement.
Sailors (50-100%)
for the current 2025 season and for the 2026 season (seasonal position).
Your mission on board:
- You welcome and look after our guests and make sure that they feel completely at ease.
- You sell tickets, check tickets and travelcards and give exciting excursion tips for the region.
- You provide guests with snacks and drinks - always with a smile.
- You also make our event trips - from weddings to team events - a culinary experience by serving food and aperitifs.
- You help with mooring and casting off, secure the ship and lend a hand even in rough seas.
- In emergencies, you stay calm, act safely and can provide first aid.
- Order and cleanliness on board are a matter of course for you - you like to roll up your sleeves.
No experience? No problem!
You'll receive comprehensive training with us - we'll teach you everything you need to know.
What you should bring with you:
- Enjoy dealing with people - you are a born host
- Flexibility for shift work, including evenings and weekends
- Tamspirit, resilience and physical fitness
- Fluency in German
- Advantage: Experience in gastronomy/service and local knowledge
What can you expect? A varied job in the middle of one of the most beautiful regions in Switzerland - directly on and by the water. You can look forward to a motivated team that sticks together in all weathers and achieves great things together. Personal responsibility, exciting insights and plenty of fresh air ensure that no two days are the same. Our corporate culture is dynamic, warm and future-oriented - with service orientation and team spirit as an integral part of it.
Ready for your job on the lake? Then send your application by e-mail to: ruth.schoepf@walenseeschiff.ch . If you have any questions, you can reach Ms. Schöpf on Wednesdays at +41 (0)81 720 34 34. (Applications sent by post will not be considered).
Get on board and cast off for your new job! 🚢
Last updated on 27.08.2025 by Fabienne Ackermann.