Trainee (Sales & Marketing) Reservations und Groups & Events

Gstaad Palace; Richmond; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious luxury hotel as a Trainee in Sales & Marketing, focusing on Reservations and Events. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, where you will assist with bookings and learn about managing exclusive events, all while being part of a renowned family-run establishment.

Benefits

Valuable practical experience

Close collaboration with various departments

Stunning mountain scenery workplace

Qualifications

• Completed a commercial apprenticeship, preferably in hospitality.
• Practical experience in hotel functions.

Responsibilities

• Support team in reservations, group bookings, and event coordination.
• Gain insights into hotel operations and event management.

Skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Education

Commercial apprenticeship

Further education at a Swiss hotel management school

Job description

Trainee (Sales & Marketing) Reservations und Groups & Events

Join us to apply for the Trainee (Sales & Marketing) Reservations und Groups & Events role at Gstaad Palace.

Position Overview

Starting from August 2025 or upon agreement, we are seeking a Trainee (S&M) Reservations and Groups & Events for a permanent 12-month contract.

About Gstaad Palace

Gstaad Palace, with 90 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 2 bars, and a legendary nightclub, is an internationally renowned 5-star luxury hotel. Owned by the Scherz family, it remains one of the last family-run grand hotels and a Swiss landmark.

Responsibilities

In this diverse role, you will support our team in individual reservations, group bookings, and event coordination. You will gain comprehensive insights into the operational and administrative daily routines of a luxury hotel's reservations and events department, learning about the processes involved in managing exclusive stays and events. Become part of the Palace Family!

Candidate Profile

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or training, preferably in the hospitality industry, and are currently pursuing further education at a Swiss hotel management school.
• You have practical experience in operational or administrative hotel functions.
• Your personality is characterized by openness, teamwork, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm, and resilience.
• You possess excellent German skills and very good French and English language abilities.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in one of Switzerland's most prestigious grand hotels.
• An exciting role within a seasonal operation with varied working hours and periods of rest.
• Close collaboration with the Sales, Revenue Management, Marketing, and Front Office departments.
• A diverse range of tasks including handling international guest inquiries, event planning, contract management, and VIP service.
• A workplace amidst stunning mountain scenery—ideal for nature and sports enthusiasts.
• An environment that embodies tradition, quality, and family values.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Internship
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage

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