Cook (m/f/d)

We are the Perbersdorfer Heuriger & Hotel in 3364 Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria—Mostviertel—a family-run business that combines warmth and reliability. Our establishment is located a little away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by nature—a place where you’ll be happy to arrive and feel right at home.

We combine cozy tavern culture with a small 3-star hotel (30 beds) and offer our guests a warm taste of the Mostviertel—whether at breakfast, à la carte, or during one of our many family celebrations.

To strengthen our team, we’re looking for a flexible, resilient, and reliable employee who is used to leading by example

✨Here’swhat you can expect from us:

• 40-hour workweek / 5-day workweek
• Year-round position—not seasonal
• No split shifts
• Free meals during work hours
• Housing available if needed (unfortunately, no pets allowed)
• Christmas off
• 2 weeks of company vacation in the summer
• Closed 6 weekends a year
• A friendly, supportive work environment
• 10 minutes from the highway and the Westbahn – Lower Austria – 

If you enjoy working in the kitchen and are looking for a workplace where team spirit, warmth, appreciation, and a family-like atmosphere go hand in hand, we’d love to meet you.We’d love to invite you for a paid trial weekend so you can get a feel for our team. More info:

Long-term employment

• We are specifically not looking for short-term seasonal workers.
• The goal is a permanent position for 2–5 years or longer.
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2. Location & Accessibility

• Location: Neuhofen an der Ybbs (near Amstetten).
• Public transportation is limited, so a car is almost essential, or you’ll need to use an affordable public ride-sharing service 
• Nearest train station: Ulmerfeld-Hausmening, about 5 minutes away by car, or Amstetten, 15 minutes away
• From there, it’s about 50 minutes to Vienna.
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3. Work Environment

• Traditional Austrian inn & hotel; not a half-board establishment.
• Focus: À la carte service and banquets, regional cuisine, family-run business—we’re all on a first-name basis
• Very busy on weekends, with many family celebrations 
• We have a lot of à la carte business—you should be well-versed in this area 
• On weekdays, we mainly start work between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.; on Saturdays and Sundays, we work from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. until closing 
• We don’t usually have split shifts,
• no early shifts

5. Housing

• Single room—the bathroom and kitchen are shared with one other person; the apartment has a terrace
• Unfortunately, pets are not allowed; we’ve rented the apartment and the landlord has prohibited them
• Meals are included during shifts 

6. German Language Skills

• Very good German language skills are required 

8. Team & Company Size

• We are a team of about 20–25 people; in the summer we have more staff, and there are 6 of us in the kitchen

• We also work with temporary staff from the local area

   

9. Seasonal Schedule

• We’re open year-round; we’re closed starting December 23 for Christmas—at least through the holidays 
• At Easter, we’re closed Monday through Friday
• In February, we’re closed for one week
• In August, we’re closed for two weeks
• Throughout the year, we are closed on 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

10. Compensation

• Net pay is €1,900—paid 14 times a year, plus vacation pay and a Christmas bonus—as required by Austrian law—5 days off—40-hour workweek, with adjustments based on professional experience  

   

11. Trial Days

• We’d like to invite you for a trial weekend to see if you get along well with the team and if the team gets along well with you
• You’ll be paid for this, of course, and we’re happy to pay you right away. 

That’s why we’d like to emphasize once again that we’re not looking for a short-term solution, but rather a long-term position for at least 2–5 years or longer.

We look forward to receiving your application! Isabella & Team