Head of Security & Safety - Luxury Hotel Opening

fourseasons; Gstaad; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Complimentary meals

Employee accommodation

Employee benefits

Travel benefit

Zusammenfassung

Four Seasons in Gstaad is seeking a Security and Safety Manager to lead the hotel’s security function, safeguarding guests, employees, assets and property. Reporting to the General Manager, you will own day-to-day security operations, risk management, emergency preparedness and crisis response as a Department Head.

Joining the pre-opening team in March 2027, you will build a proactive security culture and coordinate with police and emergency services.

Qualifikationen

• A degree, diploma or recognised professional qualification in Security Management, Risk Management, Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in security, safety or risk management, including leadership responsibility, ideally in luxury hospitality or a high-service environment.
• Demonstrated experience in physical security, incident management, investigations, emergency preparedness and crisis response.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarm and other physical security systems.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and problem-solving skills, with confidence handling sensitive and high-pressure situations.
• Strong communication, reporting and training skills; experience working with law enforcement, emergency services and external security providers.
• Fluent English and German and/or French; additional languages are advantageous.
• Valid driving licence; First Aid/CPR, Health & Safety, fire safety or recognised security certifications 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead all security and safety activities across the hotel, protecting guests, employees, assets and the property
• Lead, develop and supervise the Security team and coordinate external security providers where applicable
• Oversee physical security systems and procedures, including access control, CCTV, alarms, key security, patrols and incident management
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations and ensure appropriate reporting, follow-up and preventive measures
• Lead the hotel’s security emergency preparedness and crisis management activities, including procedures, drills and employee training
• Coordinate security planning for VIP stays, special events and other higher-risk activities
• Maintain strong relationships with local police, fire and emergency services and work closely with hotel leadership and relevant Four Seasons security resources
• Lead security readiness for the hotel opening and continuously develop the property’s security standards and practices

Kenntnisse

Security management

Risk management

Leadership

Crisis management

Emergency preparedness

Access control

CCTV

Incident investigations

English

German

French

Ausbildung

Security/Risk Management degree or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Jobbeschreibung

Four Seasons in Gstaad is seeking a Security and Safety Manager to lead the hotel’s security function, safeguarding guests, employees, assets and property. Reporting to the General Manager, you will own day-to-day security operations, risk management, emergency preparedness and crisis response as a Department Head.

Joining the pre-opening team in March 2027, you will build a proactive security culture and coordinate with police and emergency services.