Operations Employee Bürgenstock Railway & Hammetschwand Lift 60-100% (m/f/i)

An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain memorable.

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 showcase 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 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.

To complete our team, we are looking for competent and convincing personalities as

Operations Employee Bürgenstock Railway & Hammetschwand Lift 60-100% (m/f/i)

The extensive main area of responsibility includes:

• Main task is the operation and monitoring of the Bürgenstock Railway and the Hammetschwand Lift
• Guest contact and support as well as tourist advice (ticketing, information, etc.)
• Carrying out daily checks on the facility
• Ensuring smooth daily operation of the respective facility
• Performing minor maintenance work and assisting with annual revision work

Your profile includes:

• Communicative and friendly interaction with guests
• A neat appearance, good manners, and social competence
• Independent and reliable working style, flexibility, and willingness to cooperate
• Good handling of common MS Office programs
• Good expression and communication skills in both German and English
• Additional foreign language skills are an advantage
• Joy and motivation in learning new skills and abilities in the field of railway and lift operation including rescue exercises
• Flexibility and willingness to work evening and weekend shifts
• Preferably, you have already gained experience as a machinist or technician in the cable car industry (not mandatory)

We offer you:

• A varied working environment in an idyllic setting
• Trustful and respectful interaction in a highly motivated and family-like team
• Internal training and further education
• Work-life balance: flexible work adapted to your life situation
• Shift schedule structure with appropriate remuneration and benefits
• High-quality employee uniforms including laundry service

You can expect a versatile activity in a great team with many benefits, such as the staff house with a fitness studio, TV lounge, billiard room, and library. You receive discounts in the restaurants, at the hotel for overnight stays for you and your family and friends, discounts for tennis, golf, sports equipment as well as insurance and medical services. You can attend group courses at attractive prices and obtain REKA checks from us at preferential conditions. Travel by public transport is financially supported by the company, and parking spaces are offered at attractive prices. As an employee, you get access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting further training and internal advancement opportunities, and much more. If you also identify with our values of enthusiasm, commitment, responsibility, and entrepreneurship (BEvU), then seize this unique opportunity for a varied task with great potential to learn new things and 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 cover letter, references, and photo.

If you enjoy dealing with guests, are communicative and resilient, and do not shy away from weekend shifts, you are exactly right with us. Take the unique opportunity for a varied task with the potential to learn in the most beautiful mountain surroundings.

Information for questions:

BÜRGENSTOCK BAHN AG

Roman Marti, Operations Manager Railway

6363 Obbürgen - Phone +41 41 612 6096

Roman.marti@burgenstockresort.com

BÜRGENSTOCK HOTELS AG

Heike Bühlmann

Director of Human Resources

Bürgenstock 30

6363 Obbürgen - Phone +41 41 612 61 70

www.burgenstockresort.com