Operations Manager "Restaurant Schützenmatt"

About the job

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) operates a gastronomy training establishment for recognised refugees, provisionally admitted persons, and refugees with S protection status in Altdorf. The aim is to provide participants with initial professional experience in the hospitality industry and to improve their chances in the labour market.

For this meaningful leadership role, the SRC Asylum and Refugee Service Uri is seeking a committed individual as of 1 January 2027 or by arrangement as Operations Manager "Restaurant Schützenmatt" 100%.

Operations Manager "Restaurant Schützenmatt"

Join us in working towards a more humane world!

What you can achieve

• Overall responsibility for the operational and business management of the training restaurant "Schützenmatt"
• Professional and personnel management of five directly reporting employees as well as responsibility for and promotion of the participants in the work integration project including the qualification programme
• Responsibility for personnel and deployment planning as well as active participation in service
• Further development of the establishment and active networking within the gastronomy environment of the canton of Uri
• Close cooperation with the canton of Uri and the SRC Asylum and Refugee Service Uri
• Preparation, control and monitoring of the budget within the specified financial guidelines
• Maintenance and further development of sustainable business relationships with suppliers, partners and other stakeholders
• Coordination and administration of reservations for the holiday apartments belonging to the establishment

What you bring

• Completed training in gastronomy or hotel management as well as at least G1 certificate and trainer course completed
• Professional and leadership experience in a comparable position as well as experience in independently managing a gastronomy business
• Enjoyment in supporting, promoting and developing people from diverse backgrounds
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as strong organisational and business management skills
• High social competence, strong communication skills and resilience
• Team-oriented personality with a polished appearance
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications
• No entries in the special private extract; a current certificate must be submitted before starting the position
• Very good written and spoken German skills; additional languages are an advantage

What to expect from us

• An unusual and interesting field of activity with plenty of scope for creativity
• The opportunity to combine gastronomy with social commitment and work integration
• A meaningful role with direct societal benefit
• A motivated environment with committed employees where diversity and equal opportunities are lived

How to join us

We look forward to receiving your complete online application (cover letter, CV, diplomas and references) addressed to Ms Doris Goldschmid.

For further information, please contact Ms Sara Zgraggen, Deputy Head of SRC Asylum and Refugee Service Uri and Co-Head of Administration, exclusively by email at sara.zgraggen@redcross.ch.