Head Greenkeeper or Greenkeeper (m/f/d)

An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that continues to impress and touch to this day. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations provide the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain in memory.

Two exclusive hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5*) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, and the Waldhotel Health & Wellbeing (5*) are available to guests. Each of these houses knows how to create a unique atmosphere. In the midst of nature, ten restaurants, lounges, and bars invite guests to linger; in the award-winning Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa, guests can unwind. The Bürgenstock Resort is not only a dream destination for travelers from all over the world but also a workplace with an excellent corporate culture.

The resort ranks 4th among the best employers in Switzerland 2023 in the category of gastronomy, tourism, accommodation, entertainment, and leisure, and received the official certification as "Great Place to Work" in Switzerland 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.

Our well-maintained 9-hole golf course with an adjacent driving range is a retreat for guests seeking sporting challenges and nature experiences at the highest level. To ensure high quality standards, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable personality as of now or by arrangement as

Head Greenkeeper or

Greenkeeper (m/f/d)

Your demanding and varied area of responsibility includes the following main tasks:

• Care and maintenance of the 9-hole golf course and the driving range according to recognized greenkeeping standards - lawn care, mowing, irrigation, fertilization, and plant protection
• Care of the bunkers, tees, greens, and fairways
• Maintenance and operation of machines and equipment
• Carrying out minor repairs and structural maintenance work
• Coordination and guidance of the greenkeeping team (in the position of Head Greenkeeper)
• Participation in the planning and implementation of improvement and renovation projects
• Tree care and proper pruning in the course area
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards

Your profile:

• Completed training in the field of greenkeeping, landscape maintenance, or horticulture - several years of professional experience on a golf course, ideally in a leading position (for Head Greenkeeper)
• Solid knowledge in the area of lawn care and golf course maintenance
• Craftsmanship and enjoyment of practical work
• Knowledge in tree care is an advantage
• Ideally in possession of a plant protection certificate
• Independent, reliable, and structured working style
• Team spirit and enjoyment of working outdoors
• Driving license category B, knowledge of machines and equipment is an advantage
• Willingness to work on weekends and early shifts

You can expect a diverse activity in a great team and many benefits such as a modern staff house (with gym, TV lounge, billiard room, library), many discounts (in the hotel for overnight stays, in the restaurants, tennis, golf as well as insurance, telephony, credit card, public transport, Reka checks), hairdresser or group courses at preferential conditions, Beekeeper employee app, interesting further training, and internal promotion opportunities, etc.

If you can also identify with our values of enthusiasm, commitment, responsibility, and entrepreneurship (BEvU), seize this unique opportunity for a varied task with the potential to learn and contribute to the success of the new world-class resort in the heart of Switzerland.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

Awards:

Swiss Location Awards "Switzerland's best meeting location"

World Travel Awards "Switzerland's Leading Luxury Hotel 2024"

World Spa Awards "World’s, Europe’s & Switzerland’s Best Hotel Spa 2024"

LHW Membership Awards "Remarkable Experience Award 2023"

Great Place To Work 2024

The New York Times’ "52 Places to Go in 2018"

Travel + Leisure "500 List 2021"

Handelszeitung "Best Employer in the Hospitality Sector 2023"

Falstaff Magazine "Best Hotel in Switzerland - No. 1"

Wine Spectator 2024 "Best Award of Excellence"

Swiss Bar Awards "Best Hotel Bar"

Heike Bühlmann

Director of Human Resources

+41 41 612 61 70

www.burgenstockresort.com