Assistant Manager (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting and standing in for the head chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen
• Coordinating and ensuring that daily operations and service run smoothly
• Providing professional guidance and support to the kitchen team
• Assuming leadership responsibilities in the head chef’s absence
• Ensuring adherence to our culinary philosophy and quality standards
• Actively participating in daily kitchen operations
• Contributing to the development and optimization of our menu
• Contributing your own ideas and insights to the further development of our culinary offerings
• Assisting with purchasing, inventory management, cost calculation, and food cost control
• Sharing responsibility for the mindful and economical use of food
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with HACCP hygiene and quality standards
• Promoting a respectful, professional working environment within the kitchen team
• Working closely with the head chef and other departments at the Forsthofalm

What You Bring to the Table

You’re a passionate cook who not only wants to work at the stove but also take on responsibility and support and develop a team.

• Completed culinary training
• Several years of professional experience in the kitchen, ideally as a chef de partie, sous chef, or in a comparable position of responsibility
• Experience in coaching or leading staff is a plus
• Experience in vegan cuisine
• Strong knowledge of food science, kitchen organization, and professional kitchen operations
• Understanding of cost-effective operations, cost calculations, and food cost management
• Proficiency in HACCP and hygiene standards
• Experience with sustainable and regional cuisine is a plus
• Passion for quality, flavor, and modern cuisine
• A structured, reliable, and self-directed approach to work
• Ability to handle pressure and maintain a clear overview even during busy service periods
• Respectful and clear communication
• Team spirit and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in
• Openness to new ideas and a passion for further developing our cuisine together

What’s particularly important to us: You lead not only through your position, but through your work. You pitch in, provide guidance to your team, and serve as a role model in the day-to-day kitchen routine. At the same time, you contribute your ideas and are eager to work with our head chef to further develop the Forsthofalm’s culinary direction.

In short: You’re a chef, a leader, and a team player—and, together with our head chef, you bring flavor, structure, and the right rhythm to our kitchen.