Technical Manager – Luxury Hotels & Private Chalet (Gstaad)

Barrière; Gstaad; Vor Ort; CHF 79.000 - 97.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Barrière is seeking a Technical Manager in Gstaad to oversee technical operations for a luxury hotel, a private chalet and two staff houses. You will lead the technical team, plan maintenance, and ensure safety, compliance and successful project delivery in Switzerland.

The role requires a Swiss-recognised technical qualification, 5+ years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, and fluency in French and English (German a plus). On-site work with relocation support to Gstaad may apply.

Qualifikationen

• Swiss-recognised technical qualification (CFC or equivalent) in electrical engineering, HVAC, building services, mechanics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar technical management or supervisory role, ideally within luxury hospitality, hotels, private estates or high-end residential properties.
• Proven experience managing a technical team and coordinating external contractors and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, building systems, technical compliance and health & safety requirements in Switzerland.
• Project management experience, particularly in renovation, refurbishment and technical improvement projects.
• Hands-on, proactive, structured and solution-oriented, with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent in French and English; German is an advantage.
• Must be based in Gstaad or willing to relocate.
• Valid driving licence required.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the technical operations, maintenance and upkeep of one luxury hotel, one private chalet and two staff houses in the Gstaad area.
• Manage and supervise the technical team, including planning, task allocation, training and performance follow-up.
• Implement and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programmes, ensuring the reliability and proper functioning of all technical installations and facilities.
• Ensure the properties meet applicable Swiss technical, safety, fire prevention and regulatory requirements, including inspections, certifications and maintenance controls.
• Ensure and regularly verify full compliance of all properties, technical installations and operations with applicable Swiss laws, safety regulations, fire prevention requirements and mandatory standards, including the coordination and follow-up of inspections, certifications, documentation and any required corrective actions.
• Coordinate repairs, technical interventions, contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality, deadlines and cost control.
• Lead and follow up on renovation, refurbishment and technical improvement projects, from planning to completion.
• Anticipate technical needs and ensure properties are fully operational and ready for owners, guests and VIP arrivals.
• Provide regular reporting to Management on maintenance, incidents, risks, projects and investment needs.

Kenntnisse

French language

English language

German (bonus)

Leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Ausbildung

CFC or equivalent (Swiss recognition)

Jobbeschreibung

Barrière is seeking a Technical Manager in Gstaad to oversee technical operations for a luxury hotel, a private chalet and two staff houses. You will lead the technical team, plan maintenance, and ensure safety, compliance and successful project delivery in Switzerland.

The role requires a Swiss-recognised technical qualification, 5+ years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality, and fluency in French and English (German a plus). On-site work with relocation support to Gstaad may apply.