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Head of Service Park Restaurant (m/f/d)
- Publication date:04 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Brienz BE
Job summary
Welcome to Grandhotel Giessbach, a magical place! Experience a sustainable work environment with daily opportunities.
Tasks
- Oversee the smooth service at the upscale Parkrestaurant.
- Manage reservations and ensure communication between kitchen and service.
- Lead a team of 8 while maintaining high service standards.
Skills
- Experience in fine dining service or similar roles.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Excellent wine knowledge and language skills.
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About the job
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 chance to embody the philosophy of our house and achieve something extraordinary together as a team.
With around 100 dedicated employees, we ensure the well-being of our guests in the high season in 75 charming rooms, two first-class restaurants (1 restaurant with 14 Gault Millau points & green Michelin star) 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 – daily.
We look forward to welcoming you as
Head of Service Park Restaurant (m/f/d)
100% fixed-term from April 15, 2026, to October 18 or by arrangement!
What awaits you with us
You play a central role in the gastronomic experience of our guests and coordinate the smooth service process in the upscale park restaurant „Les Cascades“, on the Kehrli Terrace, and occasionally in breakfast service together with your colleague as host. You keep a cool head even during busy guest times and enthusiastically carry our philosophy as well as our empathetic leadership culture. You appreciate the work on our lively terrace as much as the stylish evening service. Warm, courteous, proactive – you have the ability to handle 100 covers per service.
- Managing reservations and table assignments
- Ensuring communication between kitchen and service
- Leading the service team of about 8 employees with support from the Food & Beverage management
- Supporting or taking over banquets
- Independently and professionally handling guest inquiries, special requests, and feedback
What you bring with you
- Certified restaurant specialist EFZ or several years of professional experience in upscale service
- First leadership experience in similar positions or strong motivation for professional development
- Modern leadership personality with a clear and empathetic leadership philosophy and lived "hands-on" mentality
- Extensive wine knowledge
- Good German and English skills in spoken and written form, French and other languages are an advantage
- Upbeat personality with passion for the profession in all its facets
Because you are important to us:
- Newly renovated team hotel (including team bar) 3 minutes walk from the hotel
Access to our natural pool for daily refreshment
Company holidays over Christmas & New Year for permanent employees
Weekly professionally supervised CrossFit training, yoga, Zumba
50% discount in all F&B outlets for you and five guests
A free trial night in one of our hotel rooms for two people including breakfast
Nostalgia pass for our employees: Free 1st class travel on the entire Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, free ride to Brienzer Rothorn, free admission to the Ballenberg open-air museum as well as free guided tour & access to the school for woodcarving in Brienz
Family & Friends discount on overnight stays including nostalgia pass
- Special conditions when booking one of our many partner hotels
- Guaranteed comprehensive onboarding & regular training
Support for professional development
Free parking spaces for all employees
Free use of the hotel shuttle
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