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  • Team | Güntensperger Käse AG | Bütschwil, Toggenburg, Schweiz

    Our passion for cheese meets the highest standards in our team. Everyone is a professional in their field. MANAGEMENT Reto Güntensperger Management / Board of Directors Managing Director Güntensperger Käse AG reto@guentensperger-kaese.ch Marcel Güntensperger Management / Board of Directors Head of Logistics / Technology / Warehouse marcel@guentensperger-kaese.ch Robert Häne Management Chief Sales & Marketing Officer robert@guentensperger-kaese.ch ADMINISTRATION Manuela Güntensperger Management Assistant manuela@guentensperger-kaese.ch Ramona Sennhauser Accounting ramona@guentensperger-kaese.ch Laura Locher Marketing und Kommunikation laura@guentensperger-kaese.ch ADMINISTRATION Pasqual Biell Leiter Einkauf SALE Kuno Mock International sales E-Mail kuno@guentensperger-kaese.ch Lydia Bösch Retail Sale E-Mail express@guentensperger-kaese.ch Bea Güntensperger Sale factory store Michelle Stucki Quality Management michelle@guentensperger-kaese.ch Sonja Baumgartner Retail Sale express@guentensperger-kaese.ch Silvia Meier Factory Sale Thierry Mattle Verantwortlicher Verkauf Einzelhandel thierry@guentensperger-kaese.ch Alberto Bosisio Sales Italy alberto@guentensperger-kaese.ch Tamara Forster Retail Sale express@guentensperger-kaese.ch Arjan Schoemaker Sales Benelux Agent E-Mail arjan@guentensperger-kaese.ch QUALITY MANAGEMENT Christian Wiget Head of Quality Management wiget@guentensperger-kaese.ch Pavol Dubnicky Quality Management pavol@guentensperger-kaese.ch Manuel Truniger Agricultural milking consultant manuel@guentensperger-kaese.ch PRODUCTION Pirmin Koster Produktionsleiter Käsereien pirmin@guentensperger-kaese.ch Reini Züger Site Manager Rossfallen Cheese Dairy Wieslaw Ura Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Dominik Gubler STV Produktionsleiter Bütschwil Andi Schudel Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Konrad Podpirko Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Walter Nabulon Site Manager Cheese Dairy Müselbach walter@guentensperger-kaese.ch Stanislaw Flis Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Michael Grätzer Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Luzia Egli Production cheese dairy Müselbach Daniel Abraham Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Jemal Tekle Produktion Käserei Bütschwil PRODUCTION Ermir Maraj Milchpraktiker EBA Produktion Käserei Bütschwil Elias Giezendanner Production cheese dairy Bütschwil Sereina Widmer Production cheese dairy Müselbach TIRE BEARINGS | PACKAGING Bruno Eberle Standortleiter Lütisburg Station Fabienne Häne Co-Team Leader Packaging Karol Bicz Ripening Warehouse Kirchberg Werner Giger Ripening Warehouse Appenzell Amruddin Sadruddin Verpackung Katrin Looser Packaging Monika Brand Co-Team Leader Packaging Michal Pliszka Ripening Warehouse Kirchberg Andrea Strassmann Packaging Edith Raschle Packaging & Factory Sale Florian Bernet Site Manager Lütisburg-Station Warehouse Pia Kläger Packaging Jorge Alvardo Marte Ripening Warehouse Lütisburg-Station Rösli Lusti Packaging Michael Friedetzky Produktion Fondue -und Grillkäse, Lütisburg Station Julian Bürge STV Leiter Lager und Affinage Lütisburg-Station Márk Marczinkovics Team Leader Ripening Warehouse Kirchberg Simon Widmer Reifelager Lütisburg-Station Jasmin Güntensperger Packaging Kurt Gmür Retail delivery DAIRY LOGISTICS Andreas Knöpfel Leiter Milchlogistik Andreas Meile Dairy Logistics Emanuel Augsburger Chauffeur Urs Strassmann Chauffeur MAINTENANCE Raffael Brändle Team Leader Maintenance Peter Gemperle Maintenance BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reto Güntensperger Management / Board of Directors Managing Director Güntensperger Käse AG reto@guentensperger-kaese.ch Marcel Güntensperger Management / Board of Directors Head of Logistics / Technology / Warehouse marcel@guentensperger-kaese.ch Heinz Güntensperger Chairman of the Board of Directors Finances Peter Güntensperger Board of Directors Management Müselbach Käse AG

  • Packaging Employee | Güntensperger AG | Switzerland

    Work as a packaging employee at Güntensperger. We always need support. As part of a motivated team. KäseliebhaberInnen aufgepasst. Wir suchen eine/n: Mitarbeiter Spezialitätenherstellung Dein Aufgabenbereich: Herstellen von Spezialitäten, Fondue, Grillkäse Veredeln und Verpacken von Käse Bestellungen bereitstellen und abwickeln Sicherstellen der Einhaltung von Hygienestandards Das bringst du mit: Erfahrung in der Lebensmittelherstellung (z.B. als Koch/in, Bäcker/in etc.) Hohe Selbstständigkeit und Einsatzbereitschaft Körperliche Fitness Gute Deutschkenntnisse Wir bieten dir: Ein freundliches und engagiertes Team Einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz in einem familiengeführten Unternehmen Teamübergreifende Anlässe und ein gutes Arbeitsklima Interessiert? Werde Teil unseres Teams! Bewerbung gerne per E-Mail an: sabina@guentensperger-kaese.ch Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung! Dieses Job-Inserat als PDF:

  • Vacancies | Güntensperger AG | Bütschwil, Toggenburg, Switzerland

    Become part of Güntensperger Käse AG. Work with us as part of a friendly and professional team. BEI UNS ARBEITEN. Write cheese history with us. Work in a friendly environment full of tradition, innovation and passion. PLACE Deputy Packaging Team Leader 80 - 100 % APPRENTICESHIPS Commercial Clerk (EFZ) - from 2026

  • Trade Fair Appearances | Güntensperger AG | Toggenburg, Schweiz

    Güntensperger can be found at the most interesting food fairs in the world. You can sample our award-winning products or exchange ideas at any time. Come by, taste, exchange, get to know, experience OUR TRADE FAIR APPEARANCES Experience Güntensperger cheese on site and talk to our staff. We are in regular contact with cheese lovers, importers, other cheese producers and directly with you! Cheese fairs are a agreeable and important place for meeting new people, making good contacts, getting to know each other or simply chatting and tasting - in Switzerland, but also all over the world, we can always be found. And it's not only us and our varieties which are there, but also many other professionals with their creations. You are welcome to come by! Our upcoming appearances at trade fairs: Monday, January 26, 2026 Gulfood Dubai , Dubai (UAE) Monday, February 2nd - Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 CHEESEAFFAIR , Aarau (CH) Monday, 11 - Thursday, 14 May 2026 TuttoFood Milano , Milan (IT) Sunday, June 7 - Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Salon du Fromage , Paris (FR) Our past appearances at trade fairs: Monday 5th - Thursday 8th of May 2025 Tuttofood , Milano (IT) Saturday 22th - Sunday 23th of March 2025 Worscht Chäs Fescht , Wattwil Toggenburg (CH) Monday 3th - Tuesday 4th of February 2025 Cheeseaffair 2025 , Aarau (Switzerland) Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th of October 2024 Cheese Festival , Appenzell (Switzerland) Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th of October 2024 Swiss Cheese Awards Cheese Fair , Lugano (Switzerland) Wednesday 25th - Thursday 26th of September 2024 B2Cheese , Bergamo (Italy) Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th May 2024 International Food Exhibition , CIBUS Parma (Italy) Saturday 27th of April 2024 Toggenburger Frühlingsmarkt 2024 , Lichtensteig (Switzerland) Sunday 24th - Tuesday 26th of March 2024 Gastia 2024 , St. Gallen (Switzerland) Saturday 25th - Wednesday 28th of February 2024 Salon du fromage 2024 , Paris (France) Monday 29th - Tuesday 30th of January 2024 Cheeseaffair 2024 , Aarau (Switzerland) Saturday 7th - Wednesday 11th of October 2023: Anuga 2023 , Köln (Germany) Friday 15th - Monday 18th of September 2023: Cheese Festival , Bra (Italy) Sunday, 3th of September 2023: Toggenburger Bergmarkt , Unterwasser (Switzerland)

  • Terms and Conditions | Güntensperger AG | Toggenburg, Schweiz

    Güntensperger's general terms and conditions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Dairy Bodmen | Güntensperger Käse AG | Toggenburg, Switzerland

    Our rustic and highly professionally equipped cheese dairy. The Güntensperger research and development workshop for new cheese specialities. Bodmen Cheese Dairy Heinz Güntensperger took over this cheese dairy from Josef Eberle on May 1, 1975. According to a now somewhat amused account, Heinz received only half a day's leave from military service for taking over the dairy, because he was so indispensable. Heinz Güntensperger took over this cheese dairy from Josef Eberle on May 1, 1975. For taking over the dairy, Heinz was given just half a day's leave from military service, according to today's smiling statement, because he had been so indispensable. Next to the cheese dairy is also the residential house where Heinz and Bea Güntensperger still live today and where their 4 children, including Reto and Marcel, grew up. Today, the Bodmen cheese dairy produces in particular the whole goat cheese specialties. The rustic cheese dairy also serves as a research and development workshop for new cheese specialties. The Bodmen cheese dairy is also very special for the apprentices of Güntensperger Käse AG, because there is still a real alpine cheese dairy atmosphere here. Heinz Güntensperger took over this cheese dairy from Josef Eberle on May 1, 1975. For taking over the dairy, Heinz was given just half a day's leave from military service, according to today's smiling statement, because he had been so indispensable. Next to the cheese dairy is also the residential house where Heinz and Bea Güntensperger still live today and where their 4 children, including Reto and Marcel, grew up. Today, the Bodmen cheese dairy produces in particular the whole goat cheese specialties. The rustic cheese dairy also serves as a research and development workshop for new cheese specialties. The Bodmen cheese dairy is also very special for the apprentices of Güntensperger Käse AG, because there is still a real alpine cheese dairy atmosphere here. Address: Bodmen Cheese Dairy | Bodmen | 9612 Dreien

  • About Us | Güntensperger Käse AG | Bütschwil, Toggenburg, Switzerland

    Tradition meets innovation. For over 150 years, the best Toggenburg milk has been turned into the finest cheese products. A family business spanning generations. A tradition that is being reimagined. TEAM STORY MILK SUPPLIERS For over 130 years, we at Güntensperger have been processing the finest Toggenburg milk into high-quality cheese. We know our milk suppliers personally and are committed to sustainable partnerships and the highest quality – from the pasture to the finished product. What was once founded by August Güntensperger is now being run by the third generation. The family business has grown into a company with over 40 specialists – characterized by passion, experience, and a strong team spirit. Our cheese dairies in the region produce award-winning specialties – according to time-honored recipes and with a keen sense of innovation. In this way, we combine traditional craftsmanship with new ideas to create unique cheeses with character. Authentic and personal. TRADE FAIR APPEARANCES LOCATIONS EXPORT CARD In addition to our headquarters in Lütisburg Station, we have several production facilities and ripening cellars in the region. These include the cheese dairies in Bodmen, Müselbach, Bütschwil and Rossfallen, as well as our ripening cellars in Appenzell and Kirchberg. Our products find their way far beyond Switzerland. With our experience in production, packaging and logistics, we supply partners worldwide – reliably and with the highest quality. For Toggenburg and the whole world.

  • Head of Human Resources | Güntensperger AG | Switzerland

    Güntensperger Cheese is looking for a Head of Human Resources (60–100%) in Lütisburg-Station. Exciting HR role with creative freedom in a growing family business known for Swissness, innovation, and short decision-making paths. Du bist eine loyale, lösungsorientierte HR-Fachperson, die sowohl operativ zupackt als auch strategisch mitdenkt? Du willst nicht nur verwalten, sondern gestalten – und das in einem wachsenden, innovativen Käseunternehmen mit klarer Strategie und kurzen Entscheidungswegen? Dann freuen wir uns, dich kennenzulernen. Wir sind ein international tätiges Familienunternehmen mit 60 Mitarbeitenden und starkem Wachstum. Unsere Leidenschaft gilt hochwertigem Käse, unsere Marke steht für Qualität, Innovation und Swissness. Leiter/in Human Resources 60 - 100 % Dein Aufgabenbereich: Strategische Weiterentwicklung der HR-Prozesse und Tools. Verantwortlich für Personaladministration inkl. Sozialversicherungen, Lohnwesen, Verträge, Zeugnisse etc. Sparringpartner für Geschäftsleitung und Teamleiter in HR-Fragen. Rekrutierung, Onboarding und Betreuung der Mitarbeitenden. Mit der Involve-App gestaltest du eine transparente interne Kommunikation. Aufbau und Weiterentwicklung unseres Employer Brandings. Das bringst du mit: HR-Fachausweis (zwingend) und mehrjährige HR-Erfahrung. Freude an Eigenverantwortung und Gestaltungsspielraum. Bodenständige, faire und empathische Persönlichkeit mit hoher Sozialkompetenz. Stilsichere Deutschkenntnisse und Verständigung auf Englisch möglich. Wir bieten dir: Ein spannendes Unternehmen mit klarer Strategie und kurzen Entscheidungswegen. Ein wachsendes Unternehmen mit echten Gestaltungsprojekten. Unterstützung bei Weiterbildung und persönlicher Entwicklung. Gratisparkplätze und nur wenige Gehminuten vom Bahnhof entfernt. Interessiert? Werde Teil unseres Teams ab Dezember 2025 oder nach Vereinbarung. Bewerbung gerne per E-Mail an Robert Häne | Geschäftsleitungsmitglied: robert@guentensperger-kaese.ch Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung! Dieses Job-Inserat als PDF:

  • Production Manager, Cheese Factory | Güntensperger AG | Switzerland

    Güntensperger Käserei is looking for a Production Manager for the cheese dairy (100%) in Bütschwil. Responsible management of cheese production with a focus on personnel management, quality, hygiene and process optimisation in a modern, growing company. Wir sind ein international tätiges Familienunternehmen mit 60 Mitarbeitenden und starkem Wachstum. Unsere Leidenschaft gilt hochwertigem Käse, unsere Marke steht für Qualität, Innovation und Swissness. Produktionsleiter/in 100 % Dein Aufgabenbereich: Gesamtverantwortung für den Produktionsbereich inkl. Personalführung. Planung, Steuerung und Überwachung der täglichen Produktion. Umsetzung der Einhaltung von Qualitäts-, Hygiene- und Sicherheitsstandards (HACCP / BRC / QM Fromarte). Optimierung von Prozessen, Strukturen und Ressourceneinsatz. Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Einkauf, Technik, Logistik, Vertrieb und QM. Reporting an die Geschäftsführung sowie Mitarbeit an strategischen Projekten. Schulung und Weiterentwicklung des Produktionsteams von ca. 15 Mitarbeitenden. Das bringst du mit: Eidgenössisches Diplom als Käser- und Molkereimeister oder mindestens eidgenössischen Fachausweis Milchtechnologe. Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung in einer leitenden Funktion in der Käserei- / Milchverarbeitung von Vorteil. Ausgeprägte Führungs- und Organisationskompetenz. Technisches Verständnis für moderne Produktionsanlagen. Qualitätsbewusstsein, Entscheidungsfreude und Belastbarkeit. Gute Kenntnisse in Produktionsplanung und Prozessoptimierung. Wir bieten dir: Verantwortungsvolle Führungsposition in einem wachsenden und innovativen Unternehmen. Kurze Entscheidungswege und Gestaltungsspielraum. Moderne Produktionsumgebung. Attraktive Anstellungsbedingungen und Entwicklungsperspektiven. Interessiert? Werde Teil unseres Teams ab sofort oder nach Vereinbarung. Bewerbung gerne per E-Mail an Reto Güntensperger | Geschäftsleitung: reto@guentensperger-kaese.ch Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung! Dieses Job-Inserat als PDF:

  • Ripening Storage Appenzell | Güntensperger Käse AG | Switzerland

    Güntensperger's most idyllic and nostalgic place. Very special Güntensperger cheese stories mature in this hidden cheese cellar. Cheese maturing cellar Appenzell In Appenzell is our most nostalgic place. Underneath a very normal looking barn, you will find a beautiful maturing cellar for 18'000 wheels of cheese. Here we let our very special stories mature and enjoy every day, enjoy the wonderful surroundings anew. In Appenzell is our most nostalgic place. Underneath a very normal looking barn, you will find a beautiful maturing cellar for 18'000 wheels of cheese. Here we let our very special stories mature and enjoy every day, enjoy the wonderful surroundings anew. Address: Cheese Warehouse Appenzell | Industriestrasse 2 | 9050 Appenzell

  • Story | Güntensperger Käse AG | Bütschwil, Toggenburg, Schweiz

    Several generations of cheesemakers have preserved, refined and developed our recipes. Güntensperger is growing, but remains true to its roots. Our history since 1868 2022 Commissioning of a new cheese storage Commissioning of the new cheese storage in Kirchberg, St. Gallen. The new cheese warehouse has space for 120,000 loaves of cheese or cheese products from Güntensperger Käse AG. 2022 The Rossfallen cheese dairy becomes part of Güntensperger The historic Rossfallen cheese dairy becomes part of Güntensperger. Master cheesemaker Reini Züger joins our company along with the crafting place - enriching Güntensperger not only with a unique cheese dairy, but also with valuable know-how. With four places to create cheese, Güntensperger is well positioned to produce our high-quality classics at the request of our customers. In addition, the four cheese factories provide a well-equipped basis for the further development of our recipes and the creation of completely new cheeses. 2021 Bütschwil Käse AG is renamed Güntensperger Käse AG Bütschwil Käse AG is renamed Güntensperger Käse AG 22 years after the purchase. The family business thus has a little more identity and reference to its origin and history. This year, the former cheese maturing warehouse of the Appenzell cheese trading company Sutter-Fuster is also taken over in Appenzell. At this new location, with a specific climate, you have the opportunity to further refine up to 15,000 types of cheese that have already matured into rustic specialties. The Räss-Chäs specialty is also cultivated at this location. Also this year, the Red Devil was awarded Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards in Oviedo (ESP), the greatest success of Güntensperger Käse AG in an international competition. 2016 New larger cheese warehouse The expansion takes place, a new additional location in Lütisburg-Station is added. At the new location, there are 5 large cheese warehouses with packaging rooms, plus storage, office and the cheese store of Bütschwil Käse AG. The product range is continuously expanded. 2017 Branch office in Konstanz, Germany In Germany, the branch office is founded in Konstanz. With the new branch we are expanding our network to the north. Markets can now be served more directly and in an immediate exchange. 2012 Family business strengthens itself from its own ranks With Marcel Güntensperger, who was active in wrestling for a long time, Reto Güntensperger's younger brother also joins the family business and takes on the important role of storage technology and logistics. As a trained machine technician, Marcel Güntensperger ensures that the future of our own cheese ripening warehouse runs to perfection with the latest technology. 2013 From tansen to truck The former milk collection with milk cans will be replaced by farm collection in 2013, which will be ensured by own trucks. Foundation of Güntensperger Käse with the companies Bütschwil Käse AG and Müselbach Käse AG. First professional sales attempts with new products ("Roter Teufel" and "Firstkönig") are launched by Reto Güntensperger and his team. 2012 Founding of Güntensperger Käse 2009 Master Exam Reto Güntensperger successfully completes the master's examination and returns to his parents' business. 2005 First specialty and own brands First own specialties and own brands are developed and produced in small quantities. 2000 25th anniversary of production in Bodmen Master cheesemaker Heinz Güntensperger poses with his milk suppliers in front of the Bodmen cheese dairy on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of production in Bodmen. 1999 Heinz Güntensperger buys the Bütschwil cheese dairy Heinz Güntensperger buys and takes over the cheese factory in Bütschwil knowing that Reto Güntensperger would continue the family business Güntensperger Käse AG. The Bütschwiler Käserei becomes part of something bigger and is integrated into the Güntensperger family. 1994 Award for the best Appenzell cheese producers Heinz and Peter Güntensperger are both awarded among the ten best Appenzell cheese producers. Left to right: Reto Güntensperger his cousin Aemisegger Michi Taster pen Wenk Michi Heinz Guntensperger (at the Bodmen cheese dairy) Heinz Güntensperger (back) with his 10 year old son Reto Güntensperger (front). 1992 125th anniversary of the Mettlen cheese dairy A newspaper article reports on the anniversary of the Mettlen cheese dairy and the Güntensperger family. In the photo above left: The milk suppliers of the Mettlen cheese dairy with their wives. Master cheesemaker Peter Güntensperger in the Mettlen cheese cellar 1979 Handing over the cheese dairy to the next generation August Güntensperger hands over the Mettlen cheese dairy to his son Peter Güntensperger. 1975 Purchase of the Bodmen cheese dairy At the age of 25, Heinz Güntensperger buys the Bodmen cheese dairy from Josef Eberle. 1974 Renovation of the Bodmen cheese dairy Former master cheese maker Josef Eberle with his wife Anna in the Bodmen cheese dairy (today goat cheese production and experimental and training cheese dairy). The volume of the cheese kettle was 1000 liters of milk. The cheese factory was renovated shortly afterwards. 1968 Snapshot from history Left to right: Paul, Peter, Heinz, Markus, August Güntensperger and Stefan. 1965 August Guntensperger August Güntensperger in front of the Mettlen dairy, Müselbach with his Studebaker. Master cheesemaker August Güntensperger in the Mettlen dairy, Müselbach. 1964 Pictures of the cheese dairies of yesteryear Heinz Güntensperger in the cheese cellar of the Mettlen dairy, Müselbach Loading the cheese, Käserei Mettlen, Müselbach 1963 Pictures from the past Left to right: Heinz Güntensperger and the twins Paul and Peter Güntensperger. Heinz and Peter later learned the trade to become master cheesemakers. 1960 The first family cheese dairy On September 12, 1960, August Güntensperger bought the Mettlen cheese dairy. 1939 Training August Güntensperger as a cheese maker August Güntersperger (2nd from right) with colleagues from the Rütti-Zollikofen Dairy School in Bern 1873 Dairy Mettlen, the original cheese dairy First protocol in which the Mettlen dairy is mentioned 1868 The beginning First mention as Dairy Mettlen (late first cheese dairy of the Güntensperger family) in a cash book.

  • Factory Store | Güntensberger Käse AG | Bütschwil, Toggenburg, Schweiz

    Our factory shop offers direct contact with Güntensperger. All our cheeses and cheese products can be tasted and purchased here. TRY AND SHOP IN OUR FACTORY STORE The best way to get to know our cheeses and us is to come by. In our factory store we have all our cheeses, some of them highly awarded, to taste. Here you can find the Red Devil, the Gwitterchäs and also the Trüffelperle, which is now popular all over the world. Of course you will also find our novelties: The Rauch-Mutschli, the Zirbenkönigin, our fried & grilled cheeses. The portions are freshly cut according to your taste. In addition to first-class cheese, a great range of classic and special fondues, raclette cheese, cheese snacks, gift baskets and other products from the region await you. You can also order delicious cheese platters tailored to your event in advance. So every event becomes a culinary feast. Of course, tasting is part of it. Take advantage of this opportunity on site to shop according to your taste. The team of the Güntensperger Käse AG is pleased personally about your visit. Of course you can also contact us at any time digitally or by phone, if you just lack the time to come by. Location: Güntensperger Käse AG Lerchenfeld 16 9601 Lütisburg Station Factory shop opening hours: Friday 8 - 11.30 am | 2 - 6 pm Saturday 7.30 am - 12 pm

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