Host/ Hostess (f/m/d)
Department: Rooms Division, Front Office & Guest Services
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Switzerland - St. Moritz
Description
Under a name steeped in tradition, Kempinski, hoteliers since 1897, has travelled the world in search of fascinating destinations, without ever forgetting its traditions and European heritage. The spacious resorts and stylish city and wellness hotels reflect an individual and unique character, especially for guests who appreciate 5-star service and luxury on their business or private trips.
Do you aim to reach high standards? Are you only satisfied when your guests are too? Are you highly motivated and do you value the expertise of a well-coordinated team?
To strengthen our innovative Food & Beverage team, we are looking for a motivated and dynamic personality to join our restaurants Les Saisons and Crazy Pizza as a host/hostess from the coming winter season 2025/2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcoming our guests and escorting them to their tables
* Taking table reservations
* Actively promoting our various restaurants
* Supporting the service team
* Supporting the operations department when necessary, especially during peak times or events
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Your motto is to be a perfect and charming host to every guest while actively promoting our F&B outlets.
For this challenging role, you have:
* Completed training in a comparable hotel and initial professional experience in upscale gastronomy
* In addition to your impeccable demeanour and well-groomed appearance, you impress with your natural charm
* Good communication skills and knowledge of human nature
* A structured and organised way of working
* A keen interest in team-oriented work
* Very good German and English skills are a prerequisite
* Sales skills and persuasiveness
Benefits
* Live and work in the heart of the Engadin Alps
* A wide range of creative opportunities
* A pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
* International career prospects and development opportunities
* Outstanding employee benefits in all Kempinski hotels, among others
* Staff accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, including laundry facilities, a fitness and common room, a kitchen and a wide range of dishes in our staff restaurant
* Free use of the in-house daycare centre for employee children
* Monthly employee activities such as skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing courses, hiking trips, spa evenings and German courses
* Internal 'Feel Good Committee' to help shape all welfare issues