Berest AG
Basel
14 hours ago
Host Personality with Leadership Responsibility (100%) Restaurant – Villa – Events – Catering
- 22 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join the beautiful Restaurant Iris, Villa Merian, and event locations in Basel. Experience a vibrant work environment with great opportunities.
Tasks
- Oversee operational management of restaurant and catering sites.
- Achieve goals through analysis and optimization processes.
- Ensure excellent guest experience with smooth service operations.
Skills
- Completed hospitality training; hotel management education preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with a hands-on mentality.
- Experience in event management and team leadership.
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About the job
Host personality with leadership responsibility (100%) Restaurant – Villa – Events – Catering - Basel
Amidst the historic parkland of the Brüglinger estate lies one of Basel's most enchanting gastronomy addresses: The Restaurant Iris, Villa Merian, and our diverse catering locations such as the Orangery, Clay House, or Greenhouses. Whether a lunch break in the greenery, garden wedding, or corporate banquet – we create culinary experiences in a place full of poetry.
To lead this special gastronomy cosmos, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed
Host personality with leadership responsibility (100%) Restaurant – Villa – Events – Catering
Your tasks:
- Overall responsibility for the operational management of the locations Restaurant Iris, Villa Merian, banquet and seminar areas as well as catering outlets
- Responsible for achieving targets and objectives with corresponding analysis and necessary optimisation processes
- Ensuring a smooth service process with a focus on excellent guest experience
- Host role with warm and authentic presence – you are the soul of the à la carte business
- Coordination between kitchen and service for optimal implementation of the gastronomic concept
- Responsibility for quality assurance, orders, and compliance with hygiene regulations
- Active participation in daily business as well as ensuring efficient duty roster planning
- Responsibility for quality, budget, team leadership, and guest retention
- Close cooperation with management and operational support of the Berest Group
You bring with you:
- Completed training in the hospitality industry, ideally complemented by a hotel management diploma or comparable further education
- Organisational talent with a hands-on mentality and a heart for hospitality
- Experience in the event and banquet sector as well as in team leadership
- Creativity, quality awareness, resilience – and the desire to make a difference
We offer:
- One of Basel's most beautiful workplaces with an inspiring environment
- Lots of creative freedom and a growing event and gastronomy offering
- Attractive employment conditions with performance-based remuneration
- Flat hierarchies, modern leadership structures, a young, motivated team
We look forward to your application!