Sous Chef (m/f/d)

• Deputy leadership role: You support our Executive Chef in the overall management of the kitchen and take full operational responsibility in his/her absence.
• Leadership & coordination: You coordinate the activities of the different kitchen sections, guide team members and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Team development: You actively train, support and motivate your colleagues and enjoy helping others grow professionally.
• High-level culinary work: You prepare high-quality dishes with precision, creativity and passion, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
• Creative collaboration: Together with the Executive Chef, you develop new dishes, refine existing recipes and create seasonal menus – especially for our new Chef’s Table.
• Quality focus: You ensure that all quality standards in food preparation, storage and presentation are consistently met.
• Organisation & control: You monitor team performance and productivity, manage stock levels and support ordering and cost-efficient planning.
• Hygiene & standards: Full compliance with HACCP standards and structured kitchen processes is a given for you.
• Teamwork: You work closely with all kitchen sections to ensure an efficient and harmonious service.

• Professional training: You have completed a culinary apprenticeship or professional chef training.
• Experience: Several years of experience in upscale hospitality or gastronomy are an advantage – ideally already in a Sous Chef position.
• Language skills: Good German and English skills are required.
• Leadership skills: You enjoy leading people, motivating your team and actively supporting their development.
• Passion for gastronomy: High-quality products, excellent taste and beautiful presentation are part of your daily mindset.
• Creativity: You bring in your own ideas and actively contribute to the further development of our cuisine.
• Organisational talent: You stay calm and structured even in high-pressure situations.
• Team player: You enjoy working in a team and support your colleagues across all sections.
• Quality awareness: Precision, cleanliness and responsibility define your working style.
• Willingness to learn: You are motivated to continuously develop yourself both professionally and personally.

• Team development: Regular training, workshops and professional exchange help you grow continuously.
• Meals included: Fresh regional meals on working days – and the best part: free meals also on your days off!
• Staff benefits: With the Paznaun-Ischgl Crew Card you enjoy exclusive regional discounts, reduced shopping, free sports equipment rental with partners, and Family & Friends rates at Salnerhof.
• Work-life balance: A secure year-round position with 14 monthly salaries, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful Tyrolean mountains.
• Salary: We pay above collective agreement – let’s discuss your expectations personally.
• A job with future: A secure position in a modern, family-run and growing hotel.
• Your home away from home: If needed, we provide staff accommodation in our new Salnerhof Team Resort, just a 5–7 minute walk from the hotel.
• Your free time matters: Regulated working hours with a 6-day working week or an arrangement that suits you.
• The best part: You will work in one of Austria’s most beautiful mountain regions in a team that values respect, quality and true collaboration.

Ready to join us?

Become part of our kitchen team and help shape the future of Salnerhof’s culinary experience. With our new Chef’s Table launching this winter, you will be part of an exclusive fine dining concept from day one.

If you would like to join the Salnerhof family, please send your application (CV, references if available, and a short motivation letter explaining why you would like to work with us in Ischgl) to:

bewerbung@salnerhof.at