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Working at Chillon
Working at Chillon means being part of a team of around 80 people in peak season, whose work spans:
- Preserving the monument
- Showcasing our site through cultural mediation
- Marketing to local and international audiences
Our team welcomes and supports visitors, telling the story of this medieval fortress and inviting them to explore.
The Chillon team helps bring the castle to life, hosting events and entertainment year-round for learning, fun and amazement guaranteed.
Do these values and missions resonate with you? Join us!
Four reasons to join us
The magic of the place
An exceptional backdrop that gives your work meaning and gives you pride in your day-to-day, underpinned by a strong cultural mission and an iconic setting that bring out the best in everyone who works here.
The very essence of team spirit
A warm welcome where everyone lends a helping hand. A diverse group of people sharing special moments. Somewhere you can be yourself and always count on one another.
A people-centred, respectful working environment
Respect is key here. We pride ourselves on small but meaningful gestures and fair, stable working conditions that build confidence.
Varied work and continued development
A very diverse range of tasks where no two days look the same, backed by a culture of sharing where we learn, develop and progress together – a lively, stimulating work day where you build your skills.
What makes our team unique
Diversity
The cultural diversity of our team means we can meet the needs of our local and international visitors 363 days of the year.
Equality and balance
We strive for equality at all levels and opt for part-time hours for a better work-life balance.
Visitor experience and sustainability
We support team initiatives that combine an excellent visitor experience with commitment to sustainability. LIEN A AJOUTER
Chillon Castle Foundation is certified as a Great Place to Work 2024.
What we offer our team
Training support
- 2% of our total payroll is invested in continuing professional development
- Workplace wellbeing days
Paid leave
- 2 additional weeks of maternity and paternity leave
- At 90% of total salary (sickness, accident, maternity, paternity, military service)
Transport scheme
- Managed via an app
- Vouchers for public transport/bicycles to incentivise active travel
Salary
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Benchmarked with the wider cultural sector
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Pay split across 13 months for all staff (including temporary staff)
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5 weeks of paid leave (6 weeks for apprentices and those aged 60+)
Free admission
- Free admission to the castle and events for close family
Discounts
- 25% off in our shops
- 25% off in Café Byron
Job vacancies
We regularly recruit seasonal workers to support our teams of guides, front-of-house, and sales staff during peak season.
Recruitment generally begins in December/January and we manage all applications via the JobUp platform. Links to our job ads will be available below when vacancies are made public.
Unsolicited applications
If you are interested in applying but don’t see a vacancy that suits your skills, you can send your CV to candidatures@chillon.ch
FAQ
- November to February: Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
- April to September: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm (last entry at 6pm)
- March to October: Monday to Sunday, 9:30am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm)
Chillon Castle is open all year round, excluding 1 January and 25 December.
You can explore Chillon at your own pace, or with a guide in various languages.
For self-paced tours:
- Free brochures: English, French, German, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Czech, Dutch, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Ukrainian.
- Chillon app (3.00 CHF to download) available in: English, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish.
- Audioguides (6.00 CHF) available in: English, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish.
For guided tours:
Guided tours are available in English, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.
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Founded in 2002, the Chillon Castle Foundation’s mission is to ensure the continued operation, conservation and restoration of this historic site, belonging to the Canton of Vaud (c/f decree issued on 30 June 2010).
En plus du parcours permanent accessible toute l’année, le château de Chillon organise des expositions temporaires tant en lien avec l’histoire des lieux que d’art contemporain en relation avec le château et le paysage qui l’entoure. Vous trouverez plus d’informations à ce sujet sur la page suivante. LIEN A AJOUTER