- Location
- Four Seasons Gstaad, Switzerland
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
About the role
As Head Mixologist at The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel, you will lead the beverage experience and day-to-day bar operations at Basalt Bar, while providing beverage and bar concept oversight for the Park Lounge. You will develop distinctive beverage programs, lead the Basalt Bar team and support the commercial success and international positioning of our bar concepts.
With a planned start date in January 2027, this is a unique opportunity to be part of the opening journey of a Four Seasons hotel and contribute to establishing Basalt Bar as an internationally recognized luxury bar destination, while shaping the beverage identity of the Park Lounge.
What you will do
Lead the daily beverage operations of Basalt Bar and ensure exceptional service, quality and presentation standards.
Develop and maintain innovative cocktail, spirits and non-alcoholic beverage offerings at the highest international standards.
Create personalized and memorable beverage experiences for our guests.
Lead, train and develop bartenders, apprentices and trainees.
Manage beverage inventory, stock control, cost performance and operational procedures.
Support beverage revenue growth, profitability and the continued development of the Basalt Bar concept.
Support brand partnerships, activations, promotions and special events.
Ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service, health and safety regulations and company standards.
What you bring
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in internationally recognized luxury bars, leading cocktail venues or world-class luxury hospitality operations.
Exceptional knowledge of mixology, spirits, cocktails and contemporary international beverage trends, with proven expertise in creating distinctive and innovative beverage concepts.
Diploma or professional qualification in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage or a related field preferred; recognized mixology, spirits, wine or beverage certifications are advantageous.
Strong international experience, leadership skills, creativity, attention to detail and a proven track record of operating at the highest level of the luxury bar industry.
Fluency in English and German and/or French required. Additional languages are advantageous.
In accordance with Swiss employment regulations, only candidates holding Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship, or a valid Swiss work authorization, can be considered for this position.
What we offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Employee Travel Program, including complimentary stays at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts worldwide after six months of service.
Complimentary uniform laundry service.
Complimentary employee meals.
Monthly Employee Recognition Program.
Global career growth opportunities through internal transfers and Task Force assignments.
The opportunity to be part of the opening team of The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel.
Schedule & Hours:
Full-time, permanent position.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs and seasonality.
Typical operating seasons: June to September and December to March.
During hotel closure periods, willingness to support Task Force assignments at other Four Seasons properties internationally.
