Ready for your next big step? Starting mid-December 2026, our winter season 2026/27 kicks off at Der Schwarzacher – a full house, full speed, and a kitchen that delivers non-stop from lunch service through après-ski. You know the pressure of a high-frequency kitchen, you bring order to the chaos, and you want to lead a team that's still smiling on the third rush of the day?
Der Schwarzacher isn't a quiet back room – it's the pulse of the mountain: à la carte, events and après-ski under one roof, often in parallel, often loud, always with guests who come back for more. As Sous Chef, you're the link between Head Chef and team, between concept and plate – you turn high volume into routine, and routine into a kitchen everyone can rely on.
Sous Chef (m|f|d)
Der Schwarzacher
Full-time
Temporary
Why us
Your Role
- Lead the kitchen team through daily service, events and après-ski together with the Head Chef, so every station holds even on peak days
- Coordinate the stations during service and step in wherever it's needed, so speed and quality never work against each other
- Secure quality, mise en place and stock management, so every plate meets the standard – whether it's order number 50 or number 500 of the day
- Deputize for the Head Chef in their absence, including staff responsibility, so the kitchen runs smoothly even without them
- Guide staff, interns and apprentices, so new talent grows into reliable team members
- Help develop regional, seasonal dishes that work under high volume, so ambition and practicality go hand in hand
- Maintain HACCP standards and cleanliness throughout the kitchen, so hygiene holds steady even under full load
Your Profile
- Completed culinary training and several years of experience, ideally with initial leadership responsibility – so you know how to guide a team through a full service
- A balance of passion for cooking and organizational talent – you lead just as happily as you work the stove yourself
- Resilience and a clear head with several hundred guests a day, so high frequency becomes the norm rather than the exception
- Team spirit and enthusiasm for a young, dynamic team that gets through every shift together
- Experience with HACCP, cost control, staff scheduling and internal communication, so everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
- Very good German and good English skills, so you can communicate clearly with the team and international guests
Our Benefits
- Working in a successful, family-run boutique hotel
- Family-like working atmosphere
- Modern working environment
- Short decision-making paths
- Personal onboarding
- Working in a region with the highest quality of life
- A workplace in the heart of one of Austria's most beautiful tourism regions
- State-of-the-art staff accommodation in the Team House – rooms with balcony plus sauna, fitness area and underground parking within walking distance
- Affordable accommodation for family and friends
- Meals provided throughout the day
- Exclusive staff clothing from Lena Hoschek, Markus Meindl and other selected brands – high-quality, authentic and distinctive
- Staff Bonus Card with seasonal extras and discounts
- Attractive bonus payments for commitment, teamwork and outstanding performance
- Discounted lift passes and free ski rental in winter
- 13th and 14th salary per year
- Training and development opportunities
- Year-round development prospects within the company group
Our Culture
At Der Schwarzacher, everyone knows everyone – on shift and off. The kitchen moves with the rhythm of the day: focused during lunch service, sharp during events, loud and good-humored when ski boots clatter outside and the last plates go out inside. What holds us together isn't hierarchy but reliability – anyone who pitches in gets noticed, and decisions happen fast because the paths are short.
What to look forward to
A kitchen job with real pace instead of staged busyness – several hundred guests a day, three services under one roof, and a team that's built for exactly that. Days off with the mountain lake, slopes right outside the door, or simply the quiet after the rush. And a role where you don't just work in this kitchen, but help shape how it runs.
Apply now
Join us for an unforgettable winter season 2026/27 at Hotel Unterschwarzachhof and the event location Der Schwarzacher! Apply now via our online application form or directly on our website. Send your application to: bewerbungen@unterschwarzach.at
About us
Working at the Schwarzacher & Hotel Unterschwarzachhof - Your way to a special workplace
About us: Schwarzacher & Unterschwarzachhof at a glance
The Schwarzacher and Unterschwarzachhof are situated in a prime location in Saalbach Hinterglemm. The Schwarzacher is located next to the piste and the Night Park and is a popular address for stylish après-ski and a lively meeting place in winter. In summer, it transforms into a restaurant with a fantastic view and one of the most sought-after wedding and event locations in the mountains.
The Unterschwarzachhof, directly on the piste in winter and surrounded by green meadows in summer, is a place of longing for discerning guests seeking stylish ambience and warm hospitality. Here, tradition and modernity merge into a harmonious whole.
Your career at the Schwarzacher & Hotel Unterschwarzachhof
If you are looking for a unique professional challenge, you have come to the right place. As part of the Schwarzacher team, you will benefit from numerous advantages:
How to apply
If you are interested in a position at the Schwarzacher or Unterschwarzachhof, use our uncomplicated online application form. Even if there is no suitable position advertised at the moment, we are happy to receive your speculative application.
Contact information:
Unterschwarzachhof
Schwarzacherweg 40
5754 Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
Tel.: +43 6541 6633
bewerbungen@unterschwarzach.at
www.unterschwarzach.at
About us: Schwarzacher & Unterschwarzachhof at a glance
The Schwarzacher and Unterschwarzachhof are situated in a prime location in Saalbach Hinterglemm. The Schwarzacher is located next to the piste and the Night Park and is a popular address for stylish après-ski and a lively meeting place in winter. In summer, it transforms into a restaurant with a fantastic view and one of the most sought-after wedding and event locations in the mountains.
The Unterschwarzachhof, directly on the piste in winter and surrounded by green meadows in summer, is a place of longing for discerning guests seeking stylish ambience and warm hospitality. Here, tradition and modernity merge into a harmonious whole.
Your career at the Schwarzacher & Hotel Unterschwarzachhof
If you are looking for a unique professional challenge, you have come to the right place. As part of the Schwarzacher team, you will benefit from numerous advantages:
- Free board & lodging
We not only offer work, but also comfortable staff accommodation in a central location, right next to our venue. Meals are also included. - A dynamic team
You will be part of a young and motivated team that shares a passion for hospitality. - Security & Fairness
We offer a secure job with fair pay and honest working conditions, characterised by handshake quality. - Further training opportunities
We support your professional and personal development. - Many additional benefits
These include discounted ski tickets, sports facilities, personal pension scheme and much more.
How to apply
If you are interested in a position at the Schwarzacher or Unterschwarzachhof, use our uncomplicated online application form. Even if there is no suitable position advertised at the moment, we are happy to receive your speculative application.
Contact information:
Unterschwarzachhof
Schwarzacherweg 40
5754 Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria
Tel.: +43 6541 6633
bewerbungen@unterschwarzach.at
www.unterschwarzach.at