With over 90 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 2 bars and a legendary nightclub, the Gstaad Palace is an internationally renowned 5-star luxury hotel. It is owned by the Scherz family and is one of the last traditionally family-run Grand Hotels - a landmark in Switzerland. Supporting the Purchasing & Cost Controlling Manager in every way possible Management of the department in the absence of the Purchasing & Cost Controlling Manager to the best of your knowledge and ability Co-responsible for the entire purchasing department (excluding fresh products) Carrying out operational purchasing in consultation with the Purchasing & Cost Controlling Manager Taking on larger purchasing projects Supervision and periodic evaluation of suppliers by means of analyses Analysing and monitoring daily, monthly, semi-annual and annual financial statements Co-supervision of F&B cost controlling Carrying out and analysing spot checks Analysing various statistics Accounts receivable and accounts payable control Programming the KOST merchandise management system and the MATRIX cash register system Co-organisation and implementation of major events Management of employees and apprentices Working closely with the Culinary Director and the F&B Operations and Groups & Events departments You have successfully completed a commercial apprenticeship in the hotel industry or a hotel management school You have already gained several years of professional experience in a similar position in first-class hotels and have good negotiating skills In addition to your quality awareness, you are characterised by flexibility, resilience, team spirit and enthusiasm Ability to communicate in German, French, English and Italian, other languages an advantage Very good computer skills (MS Office, Excel and Word) are a prerequisite You are loyal Efficient and structured way of working Networked and analytical thinking Enjoy working in a team and with other departments Willing to take on responsibility Role: Assistant Purchasing & Cost Controlling Manager Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Saanen, Apply for this job now.