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IHG

Global hotel company

F&B Host / Hostess

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 11/30/26
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Switzerland
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 1–3 years of restaurant experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting is required.
  • Fluency in English and French is required.
  • An alcohol awareness certification, food service permit, or valid health/food handler card is required as applicable under local or state government agency requirements.
  • A European passport or valid Swiss work authorization is required.
Responsibilities
  • Greet all guests courteously and attentively.
  • Answer outlet telephone calls courteously and efficiently according to department standards.
  • Take orders from food and beverage outlet menus.
  • Work with an empathetic attitude.
  • Provide the prompt and efficient service required by standards.
  • Prepare all mise en place correctly before service.
  • Maintain good knowledge of all outlet menus, including food and wine, and day-to-day food and beverage activities.
  • Maintain good knowledge of all food and beverage outlet opening hours.
  • Recommend and promote items as directed by the supervisor.
  • Report maintenance faults according to the required steps.
  • Know menu prices and suggest upselling when appropriate.
  • Ascertain guest satisfaction; handle guest billing procedures correctly, minimize rebates during checkout, and bid guests farewell.
  • Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming, and hygiene.
  • Protect the privacy of guests, partners, and residential owners; apply extra protection to sensitive personal data and use confidential information only to perform the job.
  • Keep all department equipment clean and in good working condition.
  • Uphold Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation, and maintain and exceed performance benchmarks.
  • Adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.
  • Safeguard the brand's sustainability, wellness, and out-of-the-ordinary experience pillars, and maintain knowledge of and actively participate in brand initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • A hospitality diploma or degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
  • Additional languages are preferred.

About the company

IHG is a global hospitality company operating and franchising a portfolio of hotel brands. The company supports hotel development, reservations, loyalty programs, revenue management, brand standards, technology, and guest services. It serves travelers, hotel owners, franchisees, corporate clients, loyalty members, and hospitality partners. Its operating model centers on a primarily franchised and managed hotel network connected through brands, distribution, commercial systems, and regional support. Teams work across hotel operations, development, revenue, technology, marketing, loyalty, finance, and owner support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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