Maître d’Hôtel Restaurant

The Gstaad Palace, with 90 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 2 bars, and a legendary nightclub, is an internationally renowned 5-star luxury hotel. Owned by the Scherz family, it is one of the last traditionally family-run grand hotels – a true Swiss landmark.
We are looking for a
Maître d’Hôtel Restaurant (m/w)
Starting December 2025 or by arrangement
Permanent position
Your responsibilities include:
• Supporting the Head Maître d’Hôtel in supervising and managing our restaurants
• Coordinating service areas
• Communicating with the Assistant Restaurant Manager
• Optimizing service processes
• Sharing responsibility for the team
• Preparing for high-end service
• Guest care and interaction
• Working across various service areas of the hotel
• Advising guests on food and suitable beverage choices
• Ensuring and implementing service standards
What defines you:
• Completed training as a certified restaurant specialist (EFZ) or a degree from a hotel management school
• You are an energetic, well-groomed person who enjoys engaging with guests
• You enjoy working in a team
• You are flexible, resilient, responsible, detail-oriented, and customer-focused
• Good knowledge of French and English; German is an advantage
What we offer you:
• The best of both worlds – work 7 months, get paid for 12!
We offer a secure annual contract with 13 monthly salaries, while you only work 7 months per year. That means you enjoy 5 months of fully paid time off – for travel, rest, or time at home – without financial loss.
• An exciting role in a seasonal operation where varied work schedules and recovery periods are ensured by the hotel’s opening times
• A responsible position in a dynamic team
• Attractive employment conditions, support for further education and internal training
• A mountain region that fulfills every nature and sports enthusiast’s dreams
• A workplace where tradition and family values are lived
• A varied, independent, and responsible role in an international environment
• Staff discounts on hotel services
• A long-term perspective in a successful company
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