General Manager - Luxury Hotel - German-Speaking Switzerland — Michael Page
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
About Our Client
Our client is a renowned luxury player located in the German-speaking region of Switzerland and part of a growing international group with ambitious expansion plans.
- About Our Client
- Our client is a renowned luxury player located in the German-speaking region of Switzerland and part of a growing international group with ambitious expansion plans.
- Ambitious and eager to take on broader responsibilities as the organization grows. Languages
- Additional languages such as French or Italian are an asset. What's on Offer
Main responsibilities
- Ambitious and eager to take on broader responsibilities as the organization grows. Languages
- Additional languages such as French or Italian are an asset. What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead a flagship luxury property.
- Exposure to strategic growth and expansion projects.
- Long-term career development within an ambitious international hospitality group.
- Dynamic, high-performance, and collaborative work environment.
Application process
- rigorous financial discipline while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.
- Identify opportunities for value creation and operational optimization. People & Culture
- Recruit, develop, and retain top hospitality talent.
- Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.
- Foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and professional development.
- Create a workplace environment that reflects the values of excellence and collaboration. Brand & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as ambassador for the hotel within the local market and internationally.
- Build strong relationships with guests, owners, business partners, and community stakeholders.
Company and context
- The group is actively pursuing strategic growth opportunities, including future acquisitions, and is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead this flagship property while contributing to the broader development of the organization.
- This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial luxury hospitality leader who combines commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and operational excellence with a passion for delivering world-class guest experiences.
- The successful candidate will be a highly visible leader, equally comfortable engaging with guests, motivating teams, driving financial performance, and participating in strategic business decisions.
- Beyond leading the hotel, this individual will have the opportunity to grow within the organization and play an increasingly significant role as the group expands. Job Description Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the overall strategic and operational direction of the hotel.
- Develop and execute initiatives that strengthen market positioning, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.
- Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation, and luxury service.
- Act as a trusted partner to ownership and the executive leadership team.
- Contribute to group-wide strategic projects, acquisitions, and growth initiatives. Operational Excellence
- Ensure flawless delivery across all areas of the hotel operation.
Additional details
- Beyond leading the hotel, this individual will have the opportunity to grow within the organization and play an increasingly significant role as the group expands. Leadership & Strategy
- Contribute to group-wide strategic projects, acquisitions, and growth initiatives. Operational Excellence
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and guest engagement. Commercial & Financial Leadership
- Apply rigorous financial discipline while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.
- Identify opportunities for value creation and operational optimization.
- Create a workplace environment that reflects the values of excellence and collaboration. Brand & Stakeholder Management
- Represent the hotel and the group at industry events and within relevant networks. The Successful Applicant
- A sophisticated luxury hotel leader with Swiss roots, international perspective, strong financial acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and a genuine passion for hospitality -someone who leads from the front, thinks strategically, delivers results, and has the potential to grow into a larger regional or group leadership role as the organization expands.
- Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, hotel openings, or repositioning projects would be advantageous. Professional Competencies
- Skilled at managing complexity, change, and stakeholder expectations.
Notes and original content
- Beyond leading the hotel, this individual will have the opportunity to grow within the organization and play an increasingly significant role as the group expands.
- Job Description
- Leadership & Strategy
- Contribute to group-wide strategic projects, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.
- Operational Excellence
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and guest engagement.
- Commercial & Financial Leadership
- People & Culture
- Create a workplace environment that reflects the values of excellence and collaboration.
- Brand & Stakeholder Management
Questions about this listing
What salary does Michael Page offer for this role?
Michael Page lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Michael Page offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Michael Page during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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