BAKER (PERMANENT CONTRACT, 80%)

Grandson Castle, a nationally significant heritage site located on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, will reopen in 2026 after a major transformation. In this context, the Grandson Castle Foundation is developing Le Châtelet, a café-bakery integrated into the site, designed as a quality meeting place with the ambition to become a regional reference.

To support this project, the Grandson Castle Foundation is recruiting, from 1 December 2026 or by agreement, a:

BAKER (PERMANENT CONTRACT, 80%)

Your mission: You are a passionate person eager to invest in a unique project by designing and ensuring the bakery production of Le Châtelet, consistent with the identity of the place. You organise the bakery activity autonomously and guarantee a regular artisanal production, adapted to the site’s attendance and events. Your main responsibilities: Define and develop the range of breads, viennoiseries and bakery specialities Ensure daily production and productions related to site events Plan volumes and adapt production to seasonality and activity peaks Organise the laboratory work and coordinate the bakery assistant’s activity Manage stocks, raw materials and limit waste Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) Your profile: Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as baker or equivalent training Minimum 2 years’ experience in artisanal bakery with proven ability to manage production autonomously (position or service) Complete mastery of artisanal techniques (fermentation, shaping, baking) Strong interest in artisanal breadmaking, sourdough and product quality Ability to organise, plan and adapt production according to activity Strong sensitivity to product quality and origin of raw materials Knowledge and rigorous application of HACCP standards Reliability, sense of responsibility and desire to progress Team spirit, adaptability and calmness in the face of unforeseen events We offer: A new laboratory designed for comfortable and high-quality artisanal production Real freedom to develop a signature bakery offer, linked to the castle’s identity and the seasons. A place within a committed team sharing values of quality, transmission and hospitality. Meaningful work that will directly contribute to the experience of visitors to a nationally important heritage site. How to apply? Send your complete application file (CV, cover letter, work certificates and diplomas) via the platform. Application deadline: 15.08.2026

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