Technical Manager – Luxury Hotels & Private Chalet (Gstaad)

Barrière; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouquet’s Gstaad, part of Barrière Group, seeks a Technical Manager to oversee maintenance, safety and technical operations across four luxury properties in the Gstaad region. You will lead the technical team, coordinate contractors, and drive preventive maintenance programs to ensure top-tier operations for guests and VIP arrivals.

Five years in technical management within luxury hospitality, fluency in French and English, Swiss CFC or equivalent, and willingness to relocate to Gstaad are

Qualifications

• Swiss-recognised technical qualification (CFC or equivalent) in electrical engineering, HVAC, building services, mechanics, plumbing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a technical management or supervisory role, ideally in luxury hospitality.
• Proven experience managing a technical team and coordinating external contractors and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, building systems, safety requirements in Switzerland.
• Project management experience in renovation, refurbishment and technical improvements.
• Fluent in French and English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations, maintenance and upkeep of four properties in the Gstaad area.
• Lead and supervise the technical team including planning, task allocation and training.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for reliability of installations.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss technical, safety, fire prevention and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate repairs, contractors and suppliers within budget and deadlines.
• Manage renovation and technical improvement projects from planning to completion.
• Anticipate technical needs to keep properties operational for guests and VIP arrivals.
• Provide regular management reports on maintenance, incidents, risks, projects and investments.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Maintenance planning

French & English

Communication

Education

Swiss CFC or equivalent

Job description

Fouquet’s Gstaad, part of Barrière Group, seeks a Technical Manager to oversee maintenance, safety and technical operations across four luxury properties in the Gstaad region. You will lead the technical team, coordinate contractors, and drive preventive maintenance programs to ensure top-tier operations for guests and VIP arrivals.

Five years in technical management within luxury hospitality, fluency in French and English, Swiss CFC or equivalent, and willingness to relocate to Gstaad are