Head Chef (m/f/d)
21.12.2026

management position

Full-time (6, 5.5, or 5 days a week)

Summer / Winter Season

Fixed-term contract

Tirol

EU citizens

3.800 € net

Head Chef (m/f/d)

Summer / Winter Season

Österreich, Tirol, Tannheimer Tal

Description

Head Chef for the Winter and Summer Seasons in Tyrol. 

We are looking for a motivated head chef for our **** hotel. Join our kitchen crew and the Sägerhof team to pamper our predominantly regular guests. We offer you a varied and challenging role within a dynamic, experienced team under your leadership. Career opportunities are available here at our hotel!

We focus on our hotel guests and therefore offer few à la carte options; instead, we provide our 80–90 hotel guests with:

  • Varied breakfast buffets 
  • Lunch soups 
  • Afternoon buffets 
  • Dinner menus with a choice of 3 main courses

Performance-based compensation is a given for us. Don’t hesitate! Apply now! 

Apply online or by email at: hr@saegerhof.at. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tasks

We expect you to 

  • Consistent yet compassionate leadership 
  • Completed training in the culinary field 
  • several years of experience (ideally in a managerial position) at high-quality **** hotels 
  • Active experience working at the rotisserie station 
  • Precise, cost-effective purchasing (primarily through myhogast) 
  • Excellent inventory management—low shrinkage / food waste  
  • Continuous improvement of specified quality standards and adaptation to current trends 
  • Planning and menu development (seasonality / cost-effectiveness) 
  • Compliance with HACCP hygiene standards (inspections) 
  • Smooth operation of the kitchen 
  • Representing and advancing the restaurant’s interests 
  • Leadership skills and organizational ability 
  • Leading, training, and supporting all members of the kitchen team 
  • Effective collaboration with the front-of-house staff for the benefit of guests 
  • Ability to handle pressure and work independently 
  • A commitment to quality and a passion for working with food    
  • Monitoring employees to ensure they follow proper work procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

Requirements 

  • Completed training in the food service industry 
  • Several years of professional experience in the kitchen, ideally in a leadership role 
  • Leadership skills and organizational abilities 
  • Ability to handle pressure and work independently 
  • Commitment to quality and a passion for working with food 
  • Good knowledge of hygiene regulations 
  • Ability to work well in a team and treat coworkers with respect

 

 Computer skills 

  •  Myhogast ordering app for managing orders
  • Basic knowledge of MS Word—for creating menus 
  • Basic knowledge of MS Excel 
  • Basic knowledge of MS Outlook—for emails with suppliers
Experience
10 Jahre Work experience
5 Jahre Leadership experience
Language skills
German B2 (good intermediate level)
English C1 (advanced knowledge)
Computer skills
HOGAST myHOGAST (Good knowledge)
MS Outlook (Basic knowledge)
MS Word (Basic knowledge)
Work permit
EU citizens are given priority (no permit required)

What we offer

We offer you 

  • 6-day workweeks (51 hours per week) during the winter and extended summer seasons—5.5-day or 5-day workweeks are also possible 
  • Predictable, optimal working hours 
  • Performance-based compensation 
  • The opportunity for long-term employment 
  • Free housing (single room, shower, toilet, balcony, and Wi-Fi)—an apartment is also an option 
  • Opportunity for a long-term working relationship

Employment & Salary

Fixed-term contract
3800 € net / month
(based on 6 days of 8-hour workdays and certification)

Benefits

Company Pension Plan
Discounted hotel stays / admission
Discounted treatments (cosmetics, spa)
Free Internet / Wi-Fi
Free use of the fitness room
Free use of the indoor and outdoor pools
Reduced-price ski/mountain rail ticket
Washing machine / dryer (fee applies)

Accommodation

Single room
Bathroom / Shower
Television
Parking Lot
Balcony / Patio
Restroom
Internet

Here you can find us

Geist 43, 6675 Tannheim

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