Head Chef

The Hotel Schwärzler is a modern, lively 4-star hotel with 106 rooms & suites, Schwärzler Lounge & Bar, A-la-Carte Restaurant Babenwohl, Brasserie Karl with garden, 250 m2 seminar rooms, wellness and fitness area and at the same time the flagship hotel of the family-run "Schwärzler Hotels & Restaurants". This iconic place in Bregenz inspires business travelers, seminar guests, connoisseurs, literary and cultural guests with the highest Vorarlberg comfort, regional culture of pleasure and excellent service quality.

As Head Chef, you are the heart, driving force and organizational backbone of our kitchen. You lead your team with clarity and respect, ensure the highest standards of quality and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our culinary offering.

Your responsibilities

• Professional and personal leadership, motivation and development of the kitchen team

• Overall responsibility for smooth kitchen operations and clearly structured processes

• Ensuring the highest quality standards in the kitchen and in coordination with the service team

• Actively contributing to the development and refinement of menus and dishes

• Responsibility for hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards

• Planning, monitoring and optimizing food costs, stock management and purchasing

• Cost control and ensuring compliance with budget targets within your area of responsibility

• Completed training as a chef, ideally with further professional qualifications (e.g. Certified Master Chef)

• Several years of experience in a senior kitchen position

• Enjoyment of leadership, teamwork and clear communication

• A structured, responsible and independent approach to work

• Passion for hospitality, quality and contemporary cuisine

• Strong business awareness and a high level of quality and service orientation

• A responsible leadership position with plenty of room to contribute and shape your role

• Year-round employment with regular working hours

• Working in a family-run company with professional structures

• A respectful, collaborative working environment based on mutual respect and open communication

• Opportunities for personal and professional development through feedback sessions, seminars and new areas of responsibility

• Attractive benefits and discounts within the Schwärzler Group

• Free meals during working hours

Become part of Hotel Schwärzler and work together with your team to create culinary experiences that our guests will remember. We look forward to receiving your application.