Housekeeping Manager 100% (w/m/i)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Location
- Obbürgen
- Company
- Bürgenstock Bahn AG, Bürgenstock 17, 6363 Obbürgen
- Languages
- German (fluent), English (fluent)
- First posted
An icon among Swiss hotels: the history of Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a history that continues to impress and touch people to this day. 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 in memory.
Three exclusive hotels are available to guests: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5 stars Superior) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5 stars Superior), and the Taverne 1879 (3 stars). Each of these houses understands how to create a unique atmosphere. Ten restaurants, bars, and lounges serve as 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 holds 4th place 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 Switzerland 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for, effective immediately or by arrangement, a
Housekeeping Manager 100% (w/m/i)
Your Tasks
As Housekeeping Manager (w/m/i), you will take on operational and administrative responsibility for the housekeeping department. Together with your team, you will ensure that the high standards of Bürgenstock Resort in the areas of cleanliness, service quality, and guest comfort are guaranteed at all times.
Your tasks include:
Leadership and further development of a team of approx. 50 employees, including supervisors, chambermaids, and porters
Ensuring the cleaning and care of rooms as well as public areas
Monitoring and compliance with hygiene standards and safety guidelines
Efficient planning and organization of workflows, duty rosters, and resources
Close cooperation with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
Responsibility for budget control and the implementation of sustainable cleaning and work processes
Organization and monitoring of daily workflows and personnel assignments
Motivation and training of the team to ensure continuous quality and individual development
You bring
You have successfully completed training as a Hotel Specialist EFZ or Housekeeping Specialist and bring at least two years of leadership experience from a similar function. You speak German and English, are service-oriented, and remain calm and efficient even under time and work pressure. You are accustomed to an independent way of working and can organize and motivate yourself and your employees well. You are reliable and enjoy working in a team. Communication skills are one of your great strengths. If you have also completed the vocational trainer course, this is an advantage. We expect a well-groomed, friendly, and courteous appearance. Foreign languages are an additional plus in dealing with our employees and guests.
What awaits you
A versatile activity awaits you in a great team with many benefits, such as the staff house with a 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, discounts for tennis, golf, sports equipment, as well as insurance. You can attend group classes 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 will have access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting further training and internal promotion opportunities, and much more.
If you also identify with our values Enthusiasm, Commitment, Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship (BEvU), then seize this unique opportunity of a varied task with much 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 including cover letter, work certificates, and photo.
Awards:
Swiss Location Awards Switzerlands best meeting location
World Travel Awards Switzerlands Leading Luxury Hotel 2024
World Spa Awards Worlds, Europes and Switzerlands Best Hotel Spa 2024
LHW Membership Awards Remarkable Experience Award 2023
Great Place To Work 2024
The New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2018
Travel und Leisure 500 List 2021
Handelszeitung Bester Arbeitgeber im Hospitality Sektor 2023
Falstaff Magazine Best Hotel in Switzerland - Nr. 1
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Posted 4 weeks ago