Head of Event and Themed Cruises (a)
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:17 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join Gastronomie Vierwaldstättersee, a unique floating restaurant! Experience a vibrant work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead events and themed trips on our scenic ships.
- Manage the service team and ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct training and development for staff members.
Skills
- Proven experience in the gastronomy sector is essential.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities required.
- Fluent in German, additional languages are a plus.
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Working on a floating restaurant - what could be cooler? Let the impressive images of the unique Lake Lucerne panorama pass by while delighting guests from all over the world gastronomically. Simple, honest, and with fresh local products - that is our philosophy.
Because happy guests also need enthusiastic employees, you can expect above-average pay, flexible work packages, great benefits, and many opportunities to advance your career purposefully.
Head of Event and Themed Cruises (a)
80% - 100% Lucerne
- You are part of the management team of the GaVi department and, in your role, a member of the management team of Tavolago AG
- You are responsible for the operational and personnel management of the service organization on the SGV ships
- You plan, develop, and conduct all events and themed cruises
- You share responsibility for budget compliance in the areas of personnel, operating, and goods costs
- You lead our Chefs de Service and are responsible for their onboarding, training, and development
- You regularly attend management meetings, leadership meetings, and conduct briefings
- You actively support our employees on the ships (service/Chef de Service), especially on high-traffic days
- You have several years of experience in gastronomy
- You have completed hotel management school / G2/3 or an equivalent qualification
- You have several years of leadership experience
- You are well versed in event management and have experience working with interfaces
- You speak fluent German (spoken & written); any additional language is an advantage
- You enjoy a varied workday with mainly administrative but also operational tasks
- You are willing to work on weekends and public holidays, as well as take on operational duties in the evenings
We offer you the best employment package far and wide in gastronomy. You can continue your education with us, advance your career, and make a difference with your ideas. You benefit from above-average pay with profit sharing and performance-based components, as well as great benefits such as a free 1st class SBB general subscription.
As a member of the management team, you also benefit from extra-mandatory social benefits and free refreshments within Tavolago AG. Write your Tavolago story too, take advantage of the many benefits, and live with us according to the motto "Zäme e gueti Ziit" in an uncomplicated atmosphere.
We look forward to your application.
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