Chef de Rang / Sommelier - from December | m | w | d

Company Description

Front row to the Matterhorn – and to moments that stay.

Sunset lovers, winter sports enthusiasts, hiking and biking fans come to us at Schönegg.
Right in the middle of Zermatt and yet with probably the most beautiful view in town lies our Schönegg: A place where hosts maintain genuine contact, live quality, and create something special every day.
As part of the Relais & Châteaux family, we combine alpine elegance with a family atmosphere – with 45 rooms, the spectacular Infinity Terrace, the Saveurs restaurant (14 Gault&Millau points), and our new Infinity Spa: a modern retreat above the roofs of Zermatt that harmonizes body and senses.

Job Description

Passionate host? Then you can expect a workplace with us where competence, style, and personality are required.

• You personally, professionally, and warmly take care of your guests
• You manage your own station in the à-la-carte service – from breakfast to evening service
• You advise our guests with charm, sensitivity, and product knowledge – and delight them with attentive, unobtrusive service
• You skillfully implement our wine philosophy and support daily table-side advice
• As a sommelier or with appropriate training, you competently advise our guests on the wine list and support the further development of the assortment – preferably with knowledge of Swiss and especially Valais wines
• You actively sell – with a sense for guest wishes and a love for detail
• You work closely with the kitchen, bar, and reception – hand in hand for a seamless guest experience
• You keep an overview even during high guest volume and remain focused and friendly
• You take responsibility for your cash register, wine service, and daily mise-en-place

Qualifications

Hospitality is not just a phrase for you – but a lived attitude.

• You have experience as a Chef de Rang – ideally in upscale hotels or gastronomy
• You bring solid knowledge in wine and gastronomy – ideally with sommelier-related training
• You speak fluently at least two of the following languages: German | English | French
• You work structured, independently, and with attention to detail
• You remain friendly, efficient, and solution-oriented even in intense moments
• You are flexible and willing to take on other tasks in service – whether in breakfast service, as a station waiter/waitress, or in the role of sommelier
• You want not only to serve – but to inspire

Additional Information

What we offer

• A workplace with front-row view of the Matterhorn
• A lively, family environment with an ambitious team
• Regulated working hours with time tracking (time clock)
• Employee uniform and support during onboarding
• Many attractive benefits:
– 25% discount on F&B
– Purchase at cost price (get to know our wines)
– CHF 150.– per night for family
– CHF 100.– to 150.– Relais Team rates in other Relais & Châteaux houses (worldwide)
– Free use of our INFINITY Spa
– Free ski rental at FlexRent

Zermatt also offers you an international ski area, dream hiking trails, and many other opportunities – in an environment that combines nature and quality.

Ready for a change of perspective?
Then we look forward to your application – preferably directly via our online portal so that we can process your documents quickly and reliably.

Please send your documents to:
hr@schonegg.ch