Head Chef (m/f/d)

Winter season

Österreich, Tirol

Wedelhütte is a premium employer on HOGASTJOB and therefore very popular among applicants.

Description

Your kitchen. Your team. Your territory.

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate chef (m/f/d) for the Wedelhütte—someone who loves Tyrolean cuisine, upholds the highest standards of quality, and enjoys leading a large kitchen team.

The Wedelhütte combines traditional Tyrolean hospitality with high-quality cuisine and an exclusive hotel experience. With 500 seats in indoor and outdoor areas, a lively à la carte lunch service, and an exclusive fine-dining dinner menu, a diverse and challenging role awaits you.

Requirements

Your Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the kitchen at the Wedelhütte
Ensuring smooth and professional kitchen operations
Implementing and further developing authentic, high-quality Tyrolean cuisine
Working with regional, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients
Responsibility for quality, flavor, and presentation
Compliance with HACCP guidelines and food safety controls
Leading and motivating a kitchen team of approximately 15 employees
Creating and organizing work schedules
Planning and coordinating daily mise en place
Responsibility for purchasing, ordering, and inventory management in the kitchen
Cost-conscious and efficient operations
Close collaboration with the front-of-house staff and management
Ensuring a high standard of culinary service even during peak guest traffic

Our culinary concept

Lunch | À la carteFromapproximately 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., you’ll be part of a dynamic à la carte service for our many daily guests.

Dinner | Fine Dining: Forour hotel guests staying in 11 exclusive suites, we serve a high-quality fine-dining menu for 26 guests. Here, you can fully showcase your creativity and culinary skills.

What You Bring to the Table

These qualifications are particularly important to us:

Several years of professional experience in Tyrolean cuisine
Fluent written and spokenGerman
Extensive and in-depth knowledge of traditional Tyrolean and Austrian cuisine
A love for the mountains and the Tyrolean way of life
Several years of experience as a head chef or in a comparable leadership position
Experience leading and motivating a large kitchen team
A passion for regional, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients
A strong sense of responsibility and a keen focus on quality
Organizational skills and a structured approach to work
Business acumen and cost awareness
Ability to handle pressure and keep a clear overview even during peak hours
Creativity and a passion for combining tradition with modern culinary ideas
Team spirit, reliability, and a respectful leadership style

Language skills

English

C1 (advanced knowledge)

German

Mother tongue

Work permit: EU citizens are given priority (no permit required)
Working time: Full-time (6 days)

Work experience: 5 Jahre
Leadership experience: 3 Jahre

Offer

Here's what you can expect

A key position of responsibility at the Wedelhütte
An extraordinary workplace in the heart of the Tyrolean mountains
A dynamic kitchen environment featuring à la carte and fine dining cuisine
A professional kitchen team of about 15 employees
High-quality, regional ingredients and the freedom to put your own culinary stamp on the dishes
The opportunity to actively help shape the culinary direction of the Wedelhütte

Become part of the Wedelhütte

Are you a passionate chef with years of experience in Tyrolean cuisine who feels at home in the mountains?

Would you like to take on responsibility and live out your passion for high-quality Tyrolean cuisine in an extraordinary workplace?

Then we look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you in person.

Tradition. Quality. Passion. At the highest level.

You can find details on our website, Instagram, or YouTube—please learn more about the Wedelhütte and what we stand for before applying.

How to Apply:

Please send us your complete application materials—consisting of

• Resume

• Photo

• Current transcripts / references

• (a personal cover letter is also welcome)

Learn more about us at: and

Note: Please be aware that incomplete applications or those that do not meet the described qualifications cannot be considered in the selection process. We ask for your understanding that we will not provide individual feedback in these cases.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

Employment relationship: Fixed-term contract

Monthly salary: 6200 €
Salary type: gross
Additional salary information: Pay is based on the collective bargaining agreement, with the possibility of higher pay for those with the appropriate qualifications.