Restaurant Management Parkrestaurant & Kehrli Terrace (m/f/d)

Welcome to the Grandhotel Giessbach – A place that enchants 

Nestled in a nature park, with the majestic waterfall and breathtaking views of Lake Brienz, the Grandhotel Giessbach stands for lived hospitality and a forward-looking, sustainable working environment. Here you have the daily opportunity to embody the philosophy of our house and achieve extraordinary things together as a team. 

With around 100 dedicated employees, we ensure the well-being of our guests in 75 charming rooms during the high season, two first-class restaurants (1 restaurant with 14 Gault Millau points) with 140 and 40 seats, a terrace restaurant with 150 seats, a magnificent Belle Epoque hall for up to 170 people, two seminar rooms, and an elegant bar. 

Our guests mainly come from Switzerland, but international travelers also find their temporary home with us. 

Appreciation for people, animals, and nature shapes our actions. Passion and enthusiasm drive us, while the products from our own garden are our creative inspiration.

Giessbach is a place of power with positive energy, an open working atmosphere, and a transparent corporate culture – a place that inspires and invites you to linger.

Experience the magic of Giessbach – every day.

We look forward to welcoming you as

Restaurant Management Parkrestaurant & Kehrli Terrace (m/f/d) 

You play a central role in the gastronomic experience of our guests and coordinate the daily operation of the Parkrestaurant and the Kehrli Terrace in summer together with your management team (Chef de Service & Breakfast Team Leader). You have excellent knowledge in the field of gastronomy to ensure smooth service during high guest volumes and enthusiastically embody our philosophy as well as our empathetic leadership culture. You appreciate working on our busy terrace as much as the stylish evening service. Warm, courteous, proactive – you have the ability to handle 100 covers per service.
Your main tasks include, among others:

• Managing reservations and table assignments

• Ensuring communication between kitchen and service

• Independent and professional handling of guest inquiries, special requests, and feedback

• Compliance with health and safety regulations as well as company policies

With targeted training and coaching, you promote your employees and thus ensure service quality. With your eye for the big picture, you also understand complex contexts and can recognize changes in ongoing operations and develop appropriate solutions. As part of our team, you passionately contribute your additional skills to other tasks and can also count on the support of your team colleagues.

You as part of the Giessbach family…

… are a warm and open personality with a pronounced understanding of modern leadership. Empathy and equality are our core values.

… ensure an extraordinary culinary experience for our demanding guests and lead a 35-person team in the summer season together with the F&B management.

… identify with a sustainable working environment that is constantly evolving and focuses on local and regional products.

… are fascinated by the history of our house and want to carry and continue this story in your daily work as a host.

We are looking for you ......

… Restaurant specialist with EFZ, degree from a hotel management school, or similar training in gastronomy.

… Several years of professional experience, as well as relevant experience in leadership or deputy positions

… as an open-minded person who enjoys the profession with all its facets, appreciates variety, and wants to advance their team with ambition.

… This position may be your next career step, as reflected in your CV.

... Very good language skills in spoken and written German and English, French and any other language are an advantage.

... Modern leadership personality with a clear and empathetic leadership philosophy.

... Extensive wine knowledge

Because you are important to us:

Have we sparked your interest?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application.

Stefan Rubin
Human Resources
Tel +41 (0)33 952 25 02