The Gstaad Palace with 90 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 2 bars and a legendary nightclub is an internationally renowned 5-star luxury hotel. It is owned by the Scherz family and is one of the last traditional family-run Grand Hotels - a Swiss landmark. From
September 2026
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The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, coordination, and performance of all Food & Beverage operations at Gstaad Palace. This key leadership role ensures the highest standards of luxury service, guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance across all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, in-room dining, special events, and nightlife operations. Working closely with the Executive Chef, Purchasing, Cost Controlling, Events, Front Office, and other hotel departments, the F&B Manager plays an important role in maintaining quality, profitability, innovation, and a flawless guest experience in line with the standards of Gstaad Palace and Leading Hotels of the World. Your area of responsibility includes:
Lead and coordinate all F&B operations, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, in-room dining, events, and nightlife Ensure consistently high service standards and personalised luxury guest experiences Be highly present during peak service periods, VIP functions, and key hotel events Lead, motivate, train, and develop the entire F&B service team Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and departmental training Handle guest feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally and discreetly Take responsibility for budgets, forecasts, revenue targets, cost control, and profitability Optimise beverage concepts, menus, pricing, stock levels, and sales opportunities Support the development of new F&B concepts, seasonal offers, events, and guest experiences Ensure smooth cooperation between service, kitchen, bar, events, purchasing, cost control, and hotel management Maintain and develop SOPs, service standards, quality checks, and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in hospitality management, or equivalent professional experience Proven F&B management experience in luxury hospitality, ideally in first-class hotels Strong background in restaurants, bars, banqueting, and multi-outlet operations Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Strong guest focus with a hands‑on, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approach Solid financial understanding, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis Confident with MS Office, POS, and inventory systems; Kost and Matrix are an advantage Reliable, discreet, resilient, flexible, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Fluent in English and French; German and additional languages are an advantage What we offer you:
An exciting job in a 2-season operation, where variety in working hours and relaxation are guaranteed thanks to the hotel's opening hours An interesting position with a lot of responsibility in a dynamic team Attractive employment conditions as well as support for further education and internal training courses A mountain region that makes all dreams come true in nature and sport A workplace where tradition and family are lived A varied, independent and responsible field of activity in an international environment Employee discounts on hotel services A long-term perspective in a successful company
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September 2026
or by arrangement we are looking for a About the Role
The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, coordination, and performance of all Food & Beverage operations at Gstaad Palace. This key leadership role ensures the highest standards of luxury service, guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial performance across all F&B outlets, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, in-room dining, special events, and nightlife operations. Working closely with the Executive Chef, Purchasing, Cost Controlling, Events, Front Office, and other hotel departments, the F&B Manager plays an important role in maintaining quality, profitability, innovation, and a flawless guest experience in line with the standards of Gstaad Palace and Leading Hotels of the World. Your area of responsibility includes:
Lead and coordinate all F&B operations, including restaurants, bars, banqueting, in-room dining, events, and nightlife Ensure consistently high service standards and personalised luxury guest experiences Be highly present during peak service periods, VIP functions, and key hotel events Lead, motivate, train, and develop the entire F&B service team Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and departmental training Handle guest feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally and discreetly Take responsibility for budgets, forecasts, revenue targets, cost control, and profitability Optimise beverage concepts, menus, pricing, stock levels, and sales opportunities Support the development of new F&B concepts, seasonal offers, events, and guest experiences Ensure smooth cooperation between service, kitchen, bar, events, purchasing, cost control, and hotel management Maintain and develop SOPs, service standards, quality checks, and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications:
Degree or diploma in hospitality management, or equivalent professional experience Proven F&B management experience in luxury hospitality, ideally in first-class hotels Strong background in restaurants, bars, banqueting, and multi-outlet operations Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills Strong guest focus with a hands‑on, detail-oriented, and solution-driven approach Solid financial understanding, including budgeting, cost control, and performance analysis Confident with MS Office, POS, and inventory systems; Kost and Matrix are an advantage Reliable, discreet, resilient, flexible, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Fluent in English and French; German and additional languages are an advantage What we offer you:
An exciting job in a 2-season operation, where variety in working hours and relaxation are guaranteed thanks to the hotel's opening hours An interesting position with a lot of responsibility in a dynamic team Attractive employment conditions as well as support for further education and internal training courses A mountain region that makes all dreams come true in nature and sport A workplace where tradition and family are lived A varied, independent and responsible field of activity in an international environment Employee discounts on hotel services A long-term perspective in a successful company
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Food and Beverage Manager Arbeitgeber: Gstaad Palace
Das Gstaad Palace ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern nicht nur eine verantwortungsvolle Position in einem dynamischen Team bietet, sondern auch attraktive Anstellungsbedingungen und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. Inmitten einer atemberaubenden Berglandschaft fördern wir eine Arbeitskultur, die Tradition und familiäre Werte schätzt, während wir gleichzeitig innovative Ansätze im Bereich Gastronomie und Gästeservice verfolgen. Hier haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihre Karriere in einem internationalen Umfeld voranzutreiben und Teil eines einzigartigen Luxushotels zu werden.
