Trainee Food & Beverage (f/m/d)

Kempinski Hotels SA; Sankt Moritz; On-site; CHF 16,740 - 21,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in Engadine Alps

Creative opportunities

Young and dynamic team

International career prospects

Staff accommodation near hotel

Staff restaurant meals

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Switzerland, St. Moritz, offers a Trainee Food & Beverage internship for the 2026/2027 winter season. You will contribute to Restaurant Les Saisons and Room Service, while learning Kempinski standards and delivering guest-focused service.

Ideal candidates are organised, motivated to learn, able to work under pressure, and proficient in German and English; Mandarin is a plus. Live and work in the Engadine Alps within a vibrant, international team.

Qualifications

• Organised and precise working style.
• Motivation to learn and create unforgettable guest moments.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain orderliness and high quality awareness.
• Good German and English skills; another language (e.g. Mandarin) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serving food and drinks and replenishing the food and drinks buffet.
• Participation in weekly training courses.
• Working according to Kempinski standards.
• Welcoming and looking after guests.
• Bread, butter and water service.
• Food running from the kitchen pass to the various outlets.
• Breakfast service and à la carte service in the evening.
• Daily mise en place work and buffet service.
• Cleaning work in the restaurant and office.
• Taking orders in German and English.
• Preparing orders and providing in-room service.
• Loading trolleys with orders.
• Conducting sales conversations – upselling.
• Organising and distributing treatments.
• Various cashier duties (Micros System).
• Daily mise en place and various cleaning tasks.
• Distributing treatments.
• Setting up treatments.
• Adherence to the hotel’s internal standards.

Job description

Trainee Food & Beverage (f/m/d)

Department: Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Internship

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 have a quick mind and work in an organised and precise manner even in stressful situations? Do you have a passion for the luxury hotel industry? We are looking for you to join our dynamic Food & Beverage team for the 2026/2027 winter season!

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Les Saisons:

• Serving food and drinks and replenishing the food and drinks buffet
• Participation in weekly training courses
• Working according to Kempinski standards
• Welcoming and looking after guests
• Bread, butter and water service
• Food running from the kitchen pass to the various outlets
• Breakfast service and à la carte service in the evening
• Daily mise en place work and buffet service
• Cleaning work in the restaurant and office

Room Service:

• Taking orders in German and English
• Preparing orders and providing in-room service
• Loading trolleys with orders
• Conducting sales conversations – upselling
• Organising and distributing treatments
• Various cashier duties (Micros System)
• Daily mise en place and various cleaning tasks
• Distributing treatments
• Setting up treatments
• Adherence to the hotel’s internal standards

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• An organised and precise way of working
• Ideally, you have already completed an internship in the Food & Beverage sector
• You are motivated to learn new things and create unforgettable guest moments
• Ability to work under pressure, orderliness and very high quality awareness
• Good German and English skills are required, another foreign language, such as Mandarin, is an advantage

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.
• Laundry facilities, fitness & communal room, kitchen 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