F&B Manager: Hybrid Work, VIP Events & Local Sourcing

Nestle; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Holidays beyond legal requirements

Learning and development opportunities

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare contribution

Pension plan

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nestlé Research in Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland, seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead a diverse hospitality team and deliver exceptional experiences across daily operations, VIP visits, conferences, and internal events.

You will drive creative concepts, manage budgets, develop local sourcing partnerships, and ensure food safety, sustainability, and service excellence while collaborating with Culinary Flagship and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a hospitality team in a high-service environment.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a passion for service.
• Experience managing events and VIP visits is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate all F&B points and table service for daily hospitality, VIP visits, conferences and events.
• Lead a diverse team of around 25 employees, including apprentices and interns.
• Develop innovative F&B offerings with local sourcing and supplier partnerships.
• Ensure quality control, food safety, hygiene, and sustainability across operations.
• Collaborate with Culinary Flagship team and external partners to connect hospitality with science.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Hospitality operations

Team development

Job description

Nestlé Research in Vers-chez-les-Blanc, Switzerland, seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to lead a diverse hospitality team and deliver exceptional experiences across daily operations, VIP visits, conferences, and internal events.

You will drive creative concepts, manage budgets, develop local sourcing partnerships, and ensure food safety, sustainability, and service excellence while collaborating with Culinary Flagship and external partners.