Director of Food and Beverage

Director of Food and Beverage (m/w/i) A icon among hotels: the history of Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 - a story that still impresses and touches today. High above on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its around 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect framework for dazzling moments that remain in memory. Three exclusive hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5* Superior) and the Taverne 1879 (3*) are available to guests. Each of these houses knows how to create a unique atmosphere. Ten restaurants, bars & lounges are the showcase for culinary excellence; in the award-winning Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa, guests find ultimate relaxation. The Bürgenstock Resort is not only a dream destination for travelers from all over the world, but also a workplace with an excellent corporate culture. The resort ranks 4th among the best employers in Switzerland 2023 in the category of gastronomy, tourism, accommodation, entertainment, and leisure, and received the official certification as a "Great Place to Work" in Switzerland 2026. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Your extensive main area of responsibility includes, among other things: Overall responsibility for all restaurants and bars in the Bürgenstock Resort, including the banqueting department Ensuring profitability, efficiency, and creativity in all restaurant outlets, including banqueting events and room service Strategic leadership, motivation, and development of the management team as well as promotion of individual career paths Developing, implementing, and maintaining processes and guidelines for the department Proactive control of sales and distribution activities to generate demand and maximize utilization Ensuring guest satisfaction according to the standards of Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) Planning and executing events and entertainment offers in cooperation with the responsible departments Compliance with legal requirements, including licensing, health and safety, employment requirements, etc. Your profile: At least 10 years of professional experience in upscale 5-star gastronomy, including events and projects Several years of management experience, ideally in a comparable position with responsibility for at least 5 different restaurant outlets Diploma or Bachelor's degree from a recognized hotel management school International professional experience Distinct business management competence as well as in-depth understanding of revenue and cost management and profit increase, taking into account seasonal fluctuations Inspirational leadership personality with a strong focus on team leadership and service excellence Negotiation-secure German and English language skills in word and writing Understanding of the market and a strong local and national network are advantageous You can expect a varied activity in a great team and with many benefits, such as the staff house with fitness studio, TV lounge, billiard room, and library. You will receive discounts in the restaurants, in the hotel for overnight stays for you and your family and friends, as well as discounts for tennis, golf, sports equipment, and insurance. You can attend group courses at attractive prices and purchase REKA checks from us at preferential conditions. The commute with public transportation is financially supported by the company, and parking spaces are offered at attractive prices. As an employee, you will have access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting further training and internal advancement opportunities, and more. If you also identify with our values of enthusiasm, commitment, responsibility, and entrepreneurship (BEvU), then take this unique opportunity for a varied task with a lot of potential, to learn new things, and to contribute to the success of the world-class resort in the heart of Switzerland. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a letter of motivation, references, and photo. Only applications that match the requirement profile and are selected for the next round will be contacted. Only online applications will be considered. Awards: Swiss Location Awards «Switzerland's best meeting location» World Travel Awards «Switzerland's Leading Luxury Hotel 2024» World Spa Awards «World's, Europe's & Switzerland's Best Hotel Spa 2024» LHW Membership Awards «Remarkable Experience Award 2023» Great Place To Work 2026 The New York Times' «52 Places to Go in 2018» Travel + Leisure «500 List 2021» Handelszeitung «Bester Arbeitgeber im Hospitality Sektor 2023» Falstaff Magazine «Best Hotel in Switzerland - Nr. 1» Wine Spectator 2024 «Best Award of Excellence» Swiss Bar Awards «Best Hotel Bar» BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG Heike Bühlmann Director of Human Resources Bürgenstock 30 6363 Obbürgen