Munich’s Oktoberfest also attracts a number of people from Salzburg every year. While the guests celebrate, Oktoberfest means a lot of work for the staff – but also good money.
Waitress Romy’s working day starts at half past eight. By the time she finishes her work, including cleaning up, it will be two in the morning. The woman from Wagrain works as a waitress at the Oktoberfest in Munich in the “Kevertent”. A job of extremes – and not just because of time. She would take about 34,000 steps a day, which is about 20 kilometers. This year Romy also has to climb stairs because she works on the first floor of the tent.
At least there is some comfort for Romy. The “Kevertent” does not serve as much beer as other tents. This means the 34-year-old has a little less to carry around. Taking eight pints of beer every now and then is no challenge for the Wagrain resident. The “Käfer Tent” is part of the luxury culinary range. That’s why guests prefer to order more champagne instead of beer. A six-liter magnum bottle costs 21,000 euros.
Despite the high prices, money is surprisingly easy for Oktoberfest guests this year. This circumstance is extremely pleasant for Romy and her colleagues. She did not want to reveal exactly how much she earned in three weeks at the Oktoberfest. The “Krone” investigated that the job as an Oktoberfest waitress can, in the best case, yield a salary of up to 20,000 euros. Actual earnings depend on the location and work experience of the waiters. Because the salary is based on part of the turnover. Almost all colleagues in the ‘Käfertent’ come from the catering industry. Otherwise it probably wouldn’t be possible. What Romy especially appreciates about her work: solidarity. For three weeks of Oktoberfest, the team becomes a family.
Just a few tents away there is a family atmosphere. Salzburg wine merchant Maximilian Zankl is busy in the wine tent with his colleagues. Zankl manages his own box right in front of the stage. His audience is particularly hard-drinking. Around one o’clock in the morning it is finally time for him to finish his work.
Source: Krone
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