Kursaal Interlaken Holding AG
Interlaken
Head of Gastronomy (m/f/d)
- 10 July 2026
- 100%
- Interlaken
Job summary
Join our popular congress and event venue in Interlaken! This is a chance to shape our gastronomic success in a vibrant environment.
Tasks
- Oversee all gastronomy areas including F&B, kitchen, and events.
- Plan and execute culinary services for congresses and special events.
- Lead and develop staff while managing budgets and quality standards.
Skills
- Degree in gastronomy or related field; several years of experience required.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities essential.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for events and gastronomy.
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About the job
Head of Gastronomy (m/f/d) & Member of the Executive Board
We are a popular congress and event venue in the Bernese Oberland and are looking immediately or by arrangement for a Head of Gastronomy (m/f/d) and Member of the Executive Board.
In this exciting role as Head of Gastronomy and Member of the Executive Board, you will take on a key role in the further development of our company. With entrepreneurial thinking and gastronomic expertise, you will lead our gastronomy department to sustainable success.
100%
Interlaken
Start immediately or by arrangement
Your Tasks
- Overall responsibility for the gastronomic areas (F&B, kitchen, banquets, event setup and housekeeping)
- Planning, organising and executing gastronomic services at congresses, events, banquets and special occasions
- Leading, training and further developing employees as well as controlling the deployment planning
- Budget responsibility including cost control, calculation, sales and results responsibility
- Development and implementation of offer and pricing concepts
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety and quality standards
- Purchasing and quality management: selection of suppliers and partners, purchasing, control of inventory and ensuring high quality standards
- Exchange and collaboration with the three other executive board members as well as with the two group companies (KIH AG & CI AG)
- Close cooperation with local service providers (partners, suppliers, hotels, etc.)
Your Profile
- Completed studies (FH/HF) or comparable further training in the field of gastronomy
- Several years of experience in the gastronomy or event environment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Entrepreneurial and networked thinking, interest in cross-departmental topics
- High personal responsibility and enthusiasm for events and gastronomy
- Very good German skills as well as good English skills in spoken and written form
- Advantageous: network in the Bern region and/or Bernese Oberland
- Several years of leadership experience
Our Offer
- Key position with scope for design and direct influence on company success
- Part of an executive board with short decision-making paths and high personal responsibility
- A motivated team in an interesting and varied working environment
- Beautiful and affordable staff studios available
- Wonderful workplace between two bathing lakes with many opportunities for outdoor activities, free fitness subscription and free access to the swimming pool
- Free parking
For enquiries, Jonas Siepmann, Commercial Management, Tel. +41 77 485 94 89, will be happy to assist you. Please upload your complete application documents here:
Interested?
Dania Grau looks forward to your online application.
Dania Grau
Personnel Manager
+41 33 827 61 31
Congress Kursaal Interlaken – Strandbadstrasse 44 – CH-3800 Interlaken – +41 33 827 61 00
