Head of Team Reception Zurich and Basel

Vor 2 Tagen

Schweiz Pictet Group Vollzeit

Your team

The Pictet Group is one of the world's leading independent wealth and asset managers. The Group is known for its long-term mindset, responsible approach to business and entrepreneurial spirit. Its four business units focus on asset management, alternative advisors, wealth management and asset services. 
Founded in 1805 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Group has 30 offices in 19 countries and currently employs more than 5,500 people. The Group is privately held and managed by the seven Managing Partners. 
Pictet has had an office in Zurich since 1982 and currently employs more than 200 people there. The Zurich office is located in the Leuenhof, one of the most iconic buildings on the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Team Reception for the Zurich and Basel offices to join the Client Hospitality department of the Pictet Group's Corporate Services division.

Your role

As Head of Reception for the Zurich and Basel offices you and your team will be the first point of contact for our international clientele. You will provide a first-class service and maintain absolute discretion.

As such, your responsibilities will include:


•    Leading and managing a team of receptionists and food & beverage team of 9 people. Providing guidance and conducting performance evaluations.

•    Ensuring the reception area operates seamlessly in a welcoming environment for the Group's UHNW and institutional clients, Pictet senior management as well as our Managing Partners. 

•    Overseeing food and beverage services maintaining the highest standards of hospitality.

•    Coordinating and scheduling meeting requests, operating the switchboard in German, Swiss German and English. 

•    Working closely with other departments: Assisting in organising events for clients, ensuring all aspects of the reception and hospitality services are aligned with the Group's standards. 

•    Developing and implementing reception policies and procedures to continually enhance the client experience and improve operational efficiency.

Your profile


•    Possess over 10 years of experience in a front office role within the luxury hotel industry or a service-oriented company, preferably in the financial sector.

•    Demonstrated expertise in leadership and team management.

•    Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues across all levels.

•    Outstanding organizational and time management skills, coupled with a keen attention to detail.

•    Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven capacity to navigate challenging situations with composure and confidence.

•    Exemplifies a professional and polished demeanor, embodying the values and image of the Group.

•    Native Swiss German speaker with fluency in German and English; proficiency in French is considered an asset.

Note We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.

  • Head of Library

    vor 2 Wochen

    Schweiz International Committee of the Red Cross Vollzeit CHF 67'000 - CHF 170'000 pro Jahr

    What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our...

  • Head of Facility and Security

    vor 2 Wochen

    Schweiz Sommet-Education Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

    Head of Facility and SecurityPermanent contract / Crans-Montana, SwitzerlandLes Roches Global Hospitality Education, in the top 2 for Employer Reputation of Hospitality & Leisure Management graduates by the QS World University Ranking, is a brand of the Sommet Education Group. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is a private institution based on the Swiss model of...

  • Head of Commercial Business Support

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Schweiz Novo Nordisk Vollzeit

    Head of Commercial Business Support **Category**:Commercial Marketing**Location**:Zurich, Switzerland Zurich, CH- Are you ready to lead transformative initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry?- We're seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Business Support to drive marketing operations to new heights!**The position** - The Head of Commercial Business Support...

  • Head of Engineering

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Schweiz Locatee AG Vollzeit

    This role is available from Zürich, Switzerland with a hybrid work mode. Tasks You will be the head of engineering of an agile and fast-growing engineering team. In this role you will: - Scale to the next level. Locatee is growing and with it we need to grow the engineering organization. You work closely with the engineering team in the hiring process...

  • Head of Marketing and Communication

    vor 2 Wochen

    Schweiz Cardano Foundation Vollzeit

    **Who we are**: The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future. Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s...

  • Head of Boiler

    vor 2 Wochen

    Schweiz Hitachi Zosen Inova Vollzeit

    **Head of Boiler**: Hitachi Zosen Inova AG Zürich (Schweiz) Presence / Mobile Work experience Manager First Level Commercial professions (other) Technical occupations (other) **About us**: - Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Energy from Waste...

  • Head of Actuarial Systems Switzerland 80

    vor 1 Woche

    Schweiz Cyberi Vollzeit

    We are looking for an experienced Head of Actuarial Systems on behalf of our client based in Zurich, Switzerland. **Job content**: Are you passionate about your profession, can you handle complexity, distil out and explain key concepts? In this role you will be able to take the actuarial system landscape of Zurich Switzerland to the next level as product...

  • Head of Business Unit Core

    vor 1 Woche

    Schweiz greenteg AG Vollzeit

    of operation costs. We develop, manufacture, and market heat flux sensing solutions at our headquarters in Zurich-Rümlang. Our business unit CORE is the expert leader in thermophysiological effects for sports and wellness. As we exercise, our core body temperature increases which can greatly affect performance output, but with CORE we can minimize these...

  • Head of Learning

    Vor 4 Tagen

    Schweiz Pictet Group Vollzeit

    Your team Corporate Functions includes the Group's non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units and include the Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Organisation & Digital, Risk and Tax...

  • YourCareer: Head of Application Security

    vor 2 Wochen

    Schweiz Liebherr Vollzeit CHF 120'000 - CHF 180'000 pro Jahr

    We are expanding our Global Corporate Information Security Team and looking forward new colleagues and leaders joining us in Bulle (FR) Switzerland, we are looking for a Head of Application Security reporting to Head of Digital Security. The scope of duties includes the following:Responsibilities: Oversees the security of applications and software...