Working and Living in St. Moritz
Working in Sankt Moritz: hotels and tourism
The economy and prosperity of St. Moritz are closely linked to and dependent on international tourism.
With around 5,500 residents and approximately 2,500 seasonal employees, St. Moritz offers about 4,500 jobs, most of which are related to tourism and its related industries.
Finding a job and living in St. Moritz offers excellent working conditions:
high salaries
low taxes
strong social security
Overall, there are many interesting job opportunities in a stimulating and dynamic environment.
In addition, there are ideal general conditions for businesses and good cooperation with local authorities. All this makes St. Moritz an attractive place to live and work.
Working and Living in St. Moritz
Are you looking for a job in St. Moritz? The following online platforms are recommended:
stmoritz-job.ch
engadin-jobs.ch
www.engadinerpost.ch
engadin.stmoritz.ch/jobs
jobs.ch
Working Conditions
Working conditions in Switzerland, and especially in St. Moritz, are excellent.
Between employers and employees, the probation period usually consists of the first two or three months of employment, with a notice period ranging from a few days up to a maximum of two weeks. Once a permanent contract is obtained, the notice period increases from one month to six months.
Salaries
Salaries are generally paid monthly. The 13th salary is common and often required by law. In many companies, employees are rewarded with a voluntary bonus at the end of a successful business year.
Deductions and Taxes
Contributions to the mandatory old-age pension scheme (AVS and pension fund), disability insurance (IV), income compensation scheme (EO), and unemployment insurance are deducted directly from the salary.
Social security systems are jointly paid by employers and employees.
Unlike many other countries, taxes are not deducted directly from the salary, but are calculated based on an individually completed tax return.
Social Security
Old-age provision in Switzerland is based on three pillars.
The 1st and 2nd pillars (AVS and pension fund) are mandatory and managed by the state. They are collected through direct salary deductions. The third pillar is voluntary.
First pillar: AVS is based on the principle of solidarity: those who work today pay the pensions of retirees through their AVS contributions.
Second pillar: The pension fund is financed by contributions from the employee and the employer into a personal account. The capital is usually not available until retirement.
Third pillar: These voluntary contributions to a private pension account can be deducted from taxes.
Unemployment insurance is financed by contributions from all workers. In case of unemployment, 70% or 80% of the last salary is paid for up to two years.
Living in St. Moritz
What to expect in St. Moritz: the most expensive tourist destination in Switzerland.
Every year, the rich and famous from all over the world flock to this small boutique town to enjoy winter sports, thermal spas, and the famous champagne lifestyle.
Winter Season in St. Moritz
The winter season in St. Moritz usually starts between late November and early December, depending on weather conditions and snowfall. Most hotels, ski lifts, and tourism businesses open gradually during this period, while the high season runs from December through March or April, with peak demand during Christmas, New Year, and the winter holiday months.
Working in Tourism and Hotels in Sankt Moritz
Companies offering jobs for the winter season.
Read also the seasonal winter job offers in Switzerland.
Best Job hotel in St. Moritz
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
Via Maistra
7504 Pontresina
+41 (0)81 830 30 30
+41 (0)81 830 30 31 (Fax)
bewerbung@kronenhof.com
kronenhof.com
Hotel Nira Alpina
Vial dal Corvatsch 76
7513 Silvaplana
Mr. Niculin Manzoni
+41 81 838 69 90
niculin.manzoni@niraalpina.com
www.niraalpina.com
Schweizerhof Hotel
Via dal Bagn 54
7500 St. Moritz
Mr. Björn Wehlmann – Head of HR
+41 81 837 07 97
+41 81 837 07 00 (Fax)
staffoffice@schweizerhofstmoritz.ch
www.schweizerhofstmoritz.ch
Read also the article on how to find a job in Switzerland with our guides.
Art Boutique Hotel Monopol
Via Maistra 17
7500 St. Moritz
+41 81 837 04 04
hr@monopol.ch
www.monopol.ch
Gianottis
Via Maistra 142
7504 Pontresina
Mr. Roman Kling
+41 81 842 70 90
rkling@gianottis.ch
www.gianottis.ch
Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
Via Veglia 18
7500 St. Moritz
+41 81 836 82 09
+41 81 836 80 01 (Fax)
hr@kulm.com
www.kulm.com
Engadin St. Moritz Mountains AG
Via San Gian 30
7500 St. Moritz
+41 81 830 00 00
alex.meili@mountains.ch
innlodge.ch
mountains.ch
Cresta Palace Hotel
Via Maistra 75
7505 Celerina
Mr. Evin Dilmen – HR Manager
+41 81 836 56 56
job@crestapalace.ch
www.crestapalace.ch
Hotel Engiadina
+41 81 851 54 54
erolevrensel@gmail.com
www.hotelengiadina.ch
Sporthotel Pontresina
Via Maistra
7504 Pontresina
+41 81 838 94 00
n.pampel@sporthotel.ch
www.sporthotel.ch
Berghotel Randolins
Via Curtins 2
7500 St. Moritz
Ms. Isabella Scheuermann – Management
+41 81 830 83 83
+41 81 830 83 80 (Fax)
hr@randolins.ch
www.randolins.ch
Grace La Margna St. Moritz
Via Serlas 5
7500 St. Moritz
Ms. Erica Curti – Corporate Culture & People Manager
+41 81 832 22 10
career@gracehotels.com
www.gracestmoritz.ch
Hotel Hauser
Via Traunter Plazzas 7
7500 St. Moritz
quality@hotelhauser.ch
+41 81 837 50 50
www.hotelhauser.ch
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
HR Department – Via Mezdi 27
7500 St. Moritz
Ms. Larissa Borde – Director of Human Resources
+41 (0)81 838 30 40
+41 (0)81 838 30 29 (Fax)
personal.grandhoteldesbains@kempinski.com
Giardino Mountain
Via Maistra 3
7512 Champfèr – St. Moritz
Ylenia Castelli – Human Resources Manager
jobs@giardino-mountain.ch
Phone: +41 (0)81 836 63 32
Parkhotel Margna
Via da Baselgia 27
7515 Sils-Baselgia
+41 (0)81 838 47 47
simona.seiler@margna.ch
www.margna.ch
Hotel Schweizerhaus
Hauptstrasse 24
7516 Maloja / St. Moritz
hallo@schweizerhaus.swiss
www.schweizerhaus.swiss