Group Leader Catering M/F at 100%

Group Leader Catering M/F at 100%

The Riviera-Chablais Hospital, Vaud-Valais (HRC), is an inter-cantonal reference hospital, bringing together more than 2,000 employees. The Rennaz Hospital Center, inaugurated at the end of 2019, has more than 350 acute care beds. It is complemented by two Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Clinics as well as two medical on-call services. All employees are committed daily to providing quality care to patients, embodying the institution's values: authenticity, exemplary conduct, and innovation.

To complete our hospitality and catering unit, we are looking for a:

Group Leader Catering M/F at 80%-100%

The main responsibilities of this position are

• Manage the daily operations of the restaurants, public cafeterias, and shops of the HRC by ensuring quality catering services to patients, visitors, and staff of the institution, in compliance with professional standards and the rules in force within the institution

• Supervise and support hotel staff on site, especially during peak hours at points of sale, ensuring a positive, stimulating, and respectful work environment conducive to collective performance and individual development

• In collaboration with the unit's management team, participate in the development and implementation of strategies to ensure continuous improvement of work organization, service quality, as well as team cohesion and motivation, while valuing employee commitment and ideas

• Participate in the daily management and preparation of monthly schedules for hotel staff

• Manage orders, stocks, and inventories of points of sale within the allocated budget and in collaboration with the unit's administrative coordinator

• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in compliance with professional standards and the rules in force within the institution

• Maintain trusting relationships with internal and external partners of the institution

We require

Experience:

• Significant experience (+5 years) in team supervision in the traditional hotel and catering sector required

• Experience in banquet service, catering, or events desired

• Experience in high-end catering is an asset

• Experience in a hospital environment is an asset

Skills:

• Knowledge of HACCP & proactive sales techniques

• Culinary and oenological knowledge

• Proficiency in standard MS Office tools

• Proficiency in TCPOS or Logimen software is an asset

• Fluency in French, both spoken and written

• English proficiency at B2 level desired

• Other language(s) an asset

Training:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a catering specialist or equivalent qualification or significant experience in catering (+5 years) required

• Barista training desired

• Training in events, commerce, or communication is an asset

Required profile:

• Leadership

• Pragmatism

• Result-oriented mindset

• Passion for service

• Proactive and innovative mindset

• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly

We offer

The HRC offers great employment and professional development opportunities across all its activity areas: medical, nursing, medico-technical, hotel, administrative, technical, and logistics. With a commitment to continuous improvement, skills development is at the heart of HRC's concerns. The institution provides its employees access to both internal and external training.

In 2021, the HRC was twice ranked among the best employers in French-speaking Switzerland by Bilan magazine and the Le Temps newspaper, positioning it as a leading institution.

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For information, please contact Mr. Ivan Feij, Head of Logistics Unit by email: ivan.feij@hopitalrivierachablais.ch 

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those whose profile matches the requested criteria will be contacted. 
To ensure your application is processed promptly, please provide: CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates/attestations)

Application deadline: October 15, 2025