Sommelier/Chef de Rang (f/m/d)

Kempinski Hotels; Sankt Moritz; On-site; CHF 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation nearby

Meal in staff restaurant

Ski courses and team activities

Employee benefits at Kempinski

Staff childcare facilities

International career prospects

Live in Engadine Alps

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in St. Moritz invites an experienced Sommelier/Chef de Rang to join our luxury restaurant team for the 2026/27 winter season. You will lead wine service, coordinate pairings with menus, and deliver exemplary guest experiences in a five-star setting.

Experience in upscale gastronomy, certified sommelier credentials, and fluency in German and English are required. Seasonal full-time role with opportunities for training and advancement within Kempinski Hotels.

Qualifications

• Candidates with completed training in a comparable hotel and several years of experience in upscale gastronomy.
• Strong knowledge of wine service and winemaking.
• Excellent knowledge of grapes and varieties.
• Fluency in German and English is required; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sell and recommend wines to guests and manage wine cellar stock.
• Conduct monthly inventories and update wine lists.
• Organize wine tastings and coordinate with kitchen for wine pairings.
• Assist with breakfast service and evening à la carte service.
• Provide welcoming guest service and guest relations.
• Maintain relationships with winegrowers and merchants.
• Train team members on wine service and standards.

Skills

Wine service

Certified sommelier

Upscale gastronomy experience

German and English proficiency

Education

Hotel/Hotel management training

Job description

Sommelier/Chef de Rang (f/m/d)

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Switzerland - St. Moritz

Description

Under a name steeped in tradition, Kempinski, hoteliers since 1897, has travelled the world in search of fascinating destinations without ever forgetting its traditions and European heritage. The lavish resorts as well as the stylish city and wellness hotels reflect an individual and unique character, especially for guests who appreciate 5-star service and luxury when travelling for business or pleasure.

Do you aim to reach high standards? Are you only satisfied when your guests are too? Are you highly motivated and do you appreciate the expertise of a well-coordinated team?

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Sommelier/Chef de Rang to join our innovative restaurant team for the coming 2026/27 winter season!

Key Responsibilities

• Sales and recommendations of selected wines
• Management of our wine cellar and stock control
• Monthly inventories and preparation of wine lists
• Ordering of new wines
• Active sales and advice to our guests in the selection of food and beverages, especially in the context of our wines
• Welcoming and looking after guests
• Organisation of wine tastings and events
• Collaboration with the kitchen team, to optimally coordinate wine pairings with our range of dishes
• Table service
• Maintaining contacts with winegrowers and wine merchants
• Assistance with breakfast service and a la carte service in the evening
• Daily mise en place work
• Participation in weekly training courses
• Working to Kempinski standards

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Completed training in a comparable hotel and several years of extensive professional experience in upscale gastronomy
• Knowledge of wine service and winemaking
• Comprehensive knowledge of grapes and grape varieties
• Certified sommelier
• Sound knowledge of current wine trends and ratings
• Able to organise training sessions for the team
• Ability to work under pressure, orderliness and a very high level of quality awareness Structured, organised working style, and very high quality awareness
• Structured and organised way of working
• Great interest in team-oriented work
• Your motto is to be a perfect and amiable host to every guest
• You are happy to take responsibility for the guests and employees entrusted to you and are happy to pass on your expertise to younger colleagues
• Very good knowledge of German and English is a prerequisite. Basic knowledge of another foreign language is desirable

Benefits

• Live and work in the heart of the Engadine Alps
• A wide range of creative opportunities
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
• International career prospects and development opportunities
• Outstanding employee benefits in all Kempinski Hotels
• Staff accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the hotel incl. washing facilities, fitness & communal room and a wide range of meals in our staff restaurant.
• Free use of the in-house childcare centre for employees' children
• Monthly employee activities such as skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing courses, hiking excursions, spa evenings and German courses
• Internal ‘Feel Good Committee’ to help shape all welfare issues