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Kempinski Hotels seeks an Assistant Front Office Manager (f/m/d) for the Winter Season 2026 in St. Moritz, Switzerland, a full‑time seasonal role leading front desk and guest services, keeping the team informed on hotel product, VIP arrivals, events and safety procedures while delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving REVPAR through smart room allocation and upselling. You will supervise reception operations, optimize workflows, deploy and develop staff, and support budgeting and reporting. The ideal candidate has hotel management training with several years in upscale properties, is fluent in German and English (additional languages a plus), and brings a structured, team oriented mindset. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight leadership, revenue management, VIP handling and training initiatives, and show alignment with Kempinski heritage and Engadin winter life, plus readiness for relocation/housing needs and the 2026 season.

Assistant Front Office Manager (f/m/d)

Department: Rooms Division, Front Office & Guest Services

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Switzerland - St. Moritz

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the team has independent and up-to-date knowledge of the hotel product, VIP arrivals, events within the hotel and the city, as well as safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Administrative and operational activities, participating in relevant meetings, conducting meetings, writing reports and memos, as well as check-ins and check-outs.
• Direct management of reception activities, such as baggage handling, checking arrivals, guest services, ensuring compliance with all department standards and processes, focusing on guest requests and satisfaction.
• Review and optimization of workflows, processes, and standards.
• Personnel deployment control for the best possible service quality and effectiveness at the front office. Including development, training, and future planning for employees.
• Maximizing revenue (REVPAR) through optimal control of room allocation, group blockings, package sales, late charges, double occupancy, and upselling.
• Welcoming and seeing off VIP guests and accompanying them to their rooms. Building relationships and providing personal assistance during the guest's stay.
• Identifying training opportunities for department staff and ensuring that training is carried out.
• Assisting in the preparation of the annual front office budget and manning guide. Working within budget guidelines.
• Ensuring that the team and yourself have up-to-date knowledge of the hotel product, VIP arrivals, events within the hotel and the city, as well as safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Performing administrative tasks, attending relevant meetings, conducting meetings, writing reports and memos.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Completed training in the hotel industry and several years of experience in the upscale hotel industry and as a manager
• Professional competence, creativity, and attention to detail, as well as a very high awareness of quality
• Experience with budget and FO-related report creation
• Structured and organized way of working
• Keen interest in team-oriented work
• Very good German and English skills; additional language skills are an advantage

Benefits

• Live and work in the heart of the Engadin Alps
• A wide range of creative opportunities
• A pleasant working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team
• International career prospects and development opportunities
• Outstanding employee benefits in all Kempinski hotels, among others
• Staff accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, including laundry facilities, a fitness and common room, a kitchen, and a wide range of dishes in our staff restaurant
• Free use of the in-house daycare center for employees' children  
• Monthly employee activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing courses, hiking trips, spa evenings, and German courses
• Internal “Feel Good Committee” to help shape all welfare issues