Housekeeping Coordinator (w/m/i) 100%

New York

Key information

Publication date:31 January 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:New York

Job summary

Join the iconic Bürgenstock Resort, a Swiss gem since 1873. Experience a vibrant work environment with excellent benefits.

Tasks

Coordinate daily tasks for the Housekeeping team efficiently.
Ensure communication between housekeeping and other departments.
Manage guest requests and maintain cleaning schedules effectively.

Skills

Completed hotel management training with 2 years of leadership experience.
Strong service orientation under pressure in a team.
Fluent in German and English, with organized work habits.

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An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. 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 offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain memorable.

Three exclusive hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5* Superior), and the Taverne 1879 (3*) are available to guests. Each of these houses knows how to create a unique atmosphere. Ten restaurants, bars & lounges showcase culinary excellence; in the award-winning Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa, guests find ultimate relaxation. 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 a "Great Place to Work" in Switzerland 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Housekeeping Coordinator (w/m/i) 100%

Your tasks include:

Planning and assigning the daily tasks of the housekeeping team to ensure smooth operations.
Ensuring that all relevant departments such as reception and technical services are informed about important information in the housekeeping area.
Monitoring and processing requests and requirements, including guest wishes and repairs, as well as forwarding them to the responsible employees.
Maintaining and updating cleaning schedules, checklists, and duty rosters for structured organization.
Controlling and ordering cleaning agents, bed linen, towels, and other materials to ensure availability.
Checking inventory levels and coordinating with suppliers for reorders.
Documenting incidents, lost items, or other relevant events to ensure seamless traceability.

You have successfully completed training as a hotel specialist EFZ or housekeeper and bring at least two years of leadership experience from a similar role. You speak German and English, are service-oriented, and work calmly and efficiently even under time and work pressure. You are used to working independently and can organize yourself and your employees well. You are absolutely reliable and enjoy working in a team. If you have also completed the vocational trainer course, this is an advantage. We expect a neat, friendly, and courteous appearance. Foreign languages are an additional plus in dealing with our employees and guests.

You can expect a varied activity in a great team with many benefits, such as the staff house with a fitness studio, TV lounge, billiard room, and library. You receive discounts in the restaurants, in the hotel for overnight stays for you and your family and friends, discounts for tennis, golf, sports articles as well as insurance. You can attend group courses at attractive prices and obtain REKA checks from us at preferential conditions. Travel by public transport is financially supported by the company, and parking spaces are offered at attractive prices. As an employee, you get access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting further training and internal advancement opportunities, and much more.

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

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a cover letter, references, and photo.

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 2025

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»