Restaurant General Manager in Saanen

h3About Four Seasons: /h3 pFour Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. /p pAt Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. /p h3About the location: /h3 h3About the role /h3 pAs Restaurant General Manager – Basalt at The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, guest experience, operational excellence, and financial performance of Basalt Restaurant Bar. /p pReporting to the Director of Food Beverage, you will lead the Basalt team in delivering exceptional service, beverage, and culinary experiences while establishing the venue as a distinctive dining and social destination in Gstaad. Combining strong operational leadership with commercial acumen, you will drive revenue, profitability, team performance, and guest engagement while ensuring Four Seasons luxury standards are consistently delivered. /p pThis is a seasonal position with a fixed-term contract starting in February 2027, allowing you to play an integral role throughout the pre-opening phase and the hotel’s first summer season. The initial contract is expected to run until approximately mid-September 2027, with the position intended for a long-term seasonal commitment as part of the future of The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel. /p h3What you will do /h3 ul lipLead and manage all operations of Basalt Restaurant Bar. /p /li lipDrive exceptional guest experiences and consistently deliver Four Seasons luxury service standards. /p /li lipDevelop and maintain the positioning of Basalt as a leading dining and social destination. /p /li lipLead, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant and bar team. /p /li lipDrive revenue growth, profitability, average spend, beverage performance, and overall outlet performance. /p /li lipManage outlet budgets, labor productivity, operating costs, and operational resources effectively. /p /li lipCollaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Food Beverage leadership team to ensure seamless food, beverage, entertainment, and guest experiences. /p /li lipBuild strong relationships with repeat guests, VIPs, owners, suppliers, and local partners. /p /li lipSupport outlet activations, special events, partnerships, promotional campaigns, and guest engagement initiatives. /p /li lipEnsure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety requirements, operational procedures, and company standards. /p /li lipDrive service enhancement, continuous improvement, and innovation across the restaurant and bar operation. /p /li lipSupport hotel opening activities, seasonal readiness, and ongoing concept development initiatives. /p /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul lipMinimum 5 years of leadership experience in luxury restaurant, bar, or hospitality operations, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, or destination dining venues. /p /li lipDegree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field preferred. /p /li lipStrong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and engage high-performing teams. /p /li lipStrong commercial acumen with experience managing revenue, profitability, labor productivity, budgets, and operating costs. /p /li lipProven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences and consistently maintain luxury service standards. /p /li lipStrong operational expertise across restaurant and bar operations. /p /li lipExcellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. /p /li lipHospitality, food safety, wine, beverage, or leadership certifications are advantageous. /p /li lipFluent English and German and/or French required. Additional languages are advantageous. /p /li lipA proactive, professional, and service-oriented approach. /p /li lipIn accordance with Swiss employment regulations, only candidates holding Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship, or a valid Swiss work authorization, can be considered for this position. /p /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul lipCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits. /p /li lipEmployee meals and uniform laundry service. /p /li lipMonthly Employee Recognition Program. /p /li lipGlobal career growth opportunities through Task Forces and Transfers. /p /li /ul h3Schedule Hours /h3 ul lipFull-time, seasonal position on a fixed-term contract from February 2027 until approximately mid-September 2027, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays per seasonality. /p /li lipSeasonal operation with primary opening periods from June to September and December to March. /p /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr