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:

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