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 lavish resorts as well as the stylish city and wellness hotels reflect an individual and unique character, especially for guests who appreciate 5-star service and luxury when travelling for business or pleasure.
Do you prefer to measure yourself against high standards? Are you only satisfied when your guests are too? Are you highly motivated and do you appreciate the expertise of a well-coordinated team?
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sommelier to join our innovative restaurant team for the coming 2025/26 winter season!
Do you prefer to measure yourself against high standards? Are you only satisfied when your guests are too? Are you highly motivated and do you appreciate the expertise of a well-coordinated team?
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sommelier to join our innovative restaurant team for the coming 2025/26 winter season!
Key Responsibilities
- Sales and recommendations of selected wines
- Management of our wine cellar and stock control
- Monthly inventories and preparation of wine lists
- Ordering of new wines
- Active sales and advice to our guests in the selection of food and beverages, especially in the context of our wines
- Welcoming and looking after guests
- Organisation of wine tastings and events
- Collaboration with the kitchen team, to optimally coordinate wine pairings with our range of dishes
- Table service
- Maintaining contacts with winegrowers and wine merchants
- Assistance with breakfast service and a la carte service in the evening
- Daily mise en place work
- Participation in weekly training courses
- Working to Kempinski standards
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Completed training in a comparable hotel and several years of extensive professional experience in upscale gastronomy
- Knowledge of wine service and winemaking
- Comprehensive knowledge of grapes and grape varieties
- Certified sommelier
- Sound knowledge of current wine trends and ratings
- Able to organise training sessions for the team
- Ability to work under pressure, orderliness and a very high level of quality awareness Structured, organised working style, and very high quality awareness
- Structured and organised way of working
- Great interest in team-oriented work
- Your motto is to be a perfect and amiable host to every guest
- You are happy to take responsibility for the guests and employees entrusted to you and are happy to pass on your expertise to younger colleagues
- Very good knowledge of German and English is a prerequisite. Basic knowledge of another foreign language is desirable
Benefits
- Live and work in the heart of the Engadine Alps
- A wide range of creative opportunities
- Pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
- International career prospects and development opportunities
- Outstanding employee benefits in all Kempinski Hotels
- Staff accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the hotel incl. washing facilities, fitness & communal room and a wide range of meals in our staff restaurant.
- Free use of the in-house childcare centre for employees' children
- Monthly employee activities such as skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing courses, hiking excursions, spa evenings and German courses
- Internal ‘Feel Good Committee’ to help shape all welfare issues
About Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz
An icon of alpine glamour.
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is the most glamorous gateway to St Moritz, offering timeless European luxury in a breath-taking mountain setting. Its celebrated alpine spa, impeccably styled suites, and award-winning restaurants draw guests and gastronomes from around the world, while its location at the foot of the legendary Hahnensee ski run offers unrivaled access to the slopes of the Engadin Valley.
A seasonal property, our employee experience caters to the adaptable hotelier who values a more flexible and dynamic lifestyle. With four months on in the winter and summer seasons, our employees enjoy the opportunity to travel, study, or take on international assignments in the offseason. In addition to a diverse suite of learning programs, including culinary workshops under our Michelin Star chef, we encourage our employees to truly take in their St. Moritz experience with complimentary ski and snowboard lessons, access to housing, and fitness facilities, and an array of organized social activities. Surrounded by natural beauty, living and working in St. Moritz is a luxury in itself. This magical setting provides the perfect stage for Kempinski’s beautiful performance, and yours.
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is the most glamorous gateway to St Moritz, offering timeless European luxury in a breath-taking mountain setting. Its celebrated alpine spa, impeccably styled suites, and award-winning restaurants draw guests and gastronomes from around the world, while its location at the foot of the legendary Hahnensee ski run offers unrivaled access to the slopes of the Engadin Valley.
A seasonal property, our employee experience caters to the adaptable hotelier who values a more flexible and dynamic lifestyle. With four months on in the winter and summer seasons, our employees enjoy the opportunity to travel, study, or take on international assignments in the offseason. In addition to a diverse suite of learning programs, including culinary workshops under our Michelin Star chef, we encourage our employees to truly take in their St. Moritz experience with complimentary ski and snowboard lessons, access to housing, and fitness facilities, and an array of organized social activities. Surrounded by natural beauty, living and working in St. Moritz is a luxury in itself. This magical setting provides the perfect stage for Kempinski’s beautiful performance, and yours.
Department
Food & Beverage
Employment Type
Seasonal - Full Time
Location
Switzerland - St. Moritz
Workplace type
Onsite
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