Restaurant Manager

Job Description

About the Client (Confidential) A prestigious high-altitude culinary destination in the Valais Alps is seeking a Restaurant Manager.

This property is a hybrid of a high-energy, "alp-chic" lunch venue and an intimate, high-end evening dining room.

With F&B revenue exceeding CHF 1.2M in the winter season, this is a high-volume, high-prestige operation.

The Role You will be the face of the F&B operation, managing a diverse flow of individual leisure guests, high-net-worth residents, and a growing Corporate / MICE segment (generating CHF 500K+ annually).

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily service flow for breakfast, high-volume lunch, and refined dinner.

Lead the front-of-house team with a focus on "service culture" and operational excellence.

Manage private events and MICE groups, which are a key focus for the upcoming 2026 season.

Maintain a sophisticated wine and beverage program suited to a luxury clientele.

Requirements

Languages : French and English are mandatory.

Experience : Proven track record in high-end seasonal operations (Hotels or Restaurants 4

• or 5
• hotels).

Traits : Strong leadership under pressure. The ability to manage "guest flow peaks" at 2,100m altitude is essential. You must be physically and mentally prepared for the demands of a mountain resort.

Benefits

Benefits & Working Conditions

Salary : between CHF 4,600 – 5,350 NET ( €4,900 – €5,700 NET per month )

provided to find local housing (CHF 800–1,200 range). Opportunity to share for couples or friends.

Lifestyle : Full Crans-Montana Gondola & Ski Pass provided for the duration of your contract.

Perks : 50% discount at the restaurant and hotel for you and your family (subject to availability).

Dining : On-site meals provided for CHF 10 per day of service.

Work-Life Balance : 35 days of contractual leave. Overtime / extra hours result in additional days off.

Schedule : 6 days on / 1 off (moving to 5 / 2 once the team is fully staffed).

Commute : Transportation provided via company vehicle or gondola (20–35 min).

Biking to work is possible in summer (20–30 min).

Requirements

Restaurant Management, Events Management, Venues, Staff Training