Head Chef (m/f/d)
Career Status
management position
Entry date
01.12.2026
Working time
Full-time
Season
all year round
Employment relationship
Permanent contract
Country / State
Salzburg
Work permit
EU citizens
Monthly salary
3.500 € net

Head Chef (m/f/d)

all year round

Österreich, Salzburg

Description

Your to-do list and your responsibilities: 

 

Head of the Food Division

  • Identifying developments and trends
  • Creating menus & menu development
  • Food procurement and negotiations
  • Menu Development
  • Compliance with Allergen Regulations

     

Management of all kitchen areas 

  • Monitoring of the restaurant’s standard kitchen procedures before and during service
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Monitoring portion sizes, mise en place, equipment and its use, workstation cleanliness, and proper use of ingredients 
  • Double-checking preparations in the individual sub-areas
  • Daily briefings with staff 
  • Coordinating between the kitchens (we have a total of three kitchens)

     

Staff management

  • Recruiting
  • Creating and coordinating shift schedules for all kitchen areas (in consultation with the respective department managers)
  • Instruction, supervision, and training of kitchen staff
  • Mediating in the event of problems and challenges
  • Performance reviews
  • Ensuring compliance with training and working hour regulations for trainees and interns, as well as other applicable laws
  • Employee performance reviews

 

  • Mentor
  • Member of the strategy team
  • Responsibility for QUSH (Quality, Environment, Safety, and Hygiene)

Requirements

Your Profile

  • Completed vocational training and several years of professional experience as a head chef
  • German as a native language or good English skills
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Willingness to learn
  • Quick learner
  • Good self-organization skills and a precise, structured approach to work
  • Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work well in a team
  • Commitment to personal growth
Language skills
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German
C2 (excellent knowledge)
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English
B1 (Intermediate)
Work permit
EU citizens are given priority (no permit required)
Working time
Full-time
Work experience
5 Jahre
Leadership experience
3 Jahre

Offer

Your Benefits as Part of the SBH Team 

At the Saalbacher Hof, we also take a different approach when it comes to benefits. Based on the Circle of Trust, employees at each level receive different benefits. 

For more information, visit www.dreamwork.team

Employment relationship
Permanent contract
Monthly salary
3500 €
Salary type
net
Additional salary information
The salary is based on the Salzburg collective bargaining agreement for a 40-hour workweek. The salary for a 5.5-day workweek is determined by mutual agreement.
Accommodation type
Single room
Accommodation equipment
  • Bathroom / Shower
  • Lounge
  • Internet

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