Junior Chef (m/f/d)
Junior Chef (m/f/d)
Summer / Winter Season
Österreich, Vorarlberg
Description
Hotel Bergkristall · Silbertal in the Montafon
For our kitchen at Hotel Bergkristall, we are looking for a dedicated chef (m/f/d) who takes pride in their craft, has a strong commitment to quality, and is passionate about high-quality, regional cuisine.
Our culinary philosophy is “Neo-Montafon” cuisine: We combine traditional Montafon products, regional identity, and time-honored dishes with modern cooking techniques, creativity, and contemporary presentation.
Tasks
Responsibilities
- Preparing and attractively plating our daily changing menus
- Independently preparing and cleaning up the assigned kitchen station
- Collaborating on the development and refinement of our Neo-Montafon cuisine
- Ensuring consistently high food quality
- Monitoring the quality, storage, and shelf life of ingredients
- Assisting with ordering supplies, conducting inventory counts, and minimizing food waste
- Close collaboration with the kitchen and service teams
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment
Requirements
Professional Requirements
- Completed vocational training as a chef or comparable practical experience
- Thorough knowledge of classic and modern cooking techniques
- Proficiency in handling meat, fish, vegetables, stocks, and sauces
- Ability to independently organize one’s own workstation, including mise en place
- Awareness of ingredient usage, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable food management
- Compliance with HACCP guidelines and our quality and hygiene standards
- Interest in regional, seasonal products and their creative preparation
- Willingness to learn new techniques and dishes and to further develop your professional skills
Personal Requirements
- Passion for cooking: Enjoyment in creating something special with high-quality ingredients
- Commitment to quality: Careful, precise work with an eye for detail
- Team player: Collegiality, mutual support, and respectful interaction
- Personal responsibility: An independent, structured, and reliable approach to work
- Ability to handle pressure: Calmness, concentration, and the ability to maintain a clear overview even during a busy evening service
- Willingness to learn: Openness to new ideas, techniques, and constructive feedback
- Creativity: Willingness to contribute your own ideas and help shape our culinary philosophy
Language skills
German C1 (advanced knowledge)
Work permit
EU citizens are given priority (no permit required)
What we offer
What We Offer
- A family-like work environment with a personal and respectful atmosphere
- Opportunities for creativity, initiative, and professional development
- Working with high-quality products, preferably from the region
- Regular working hours
- Free meals and rent-free housing, even on days off
- Free use of our wellness and fitness area
- Free Wi-Fi and housing in the staff residence
- The opportunity to help develop a distinctive culinary style
