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Phone: +43 (0) 664 426 53 86
Kaiser Franz Josef-Straße 9
5640 Bad Gastein, Austria

Working in a mountain paradise

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager (m/f/d) in a permanent position

„"WE'RE KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON." 💡 BECOME THE PACESETTER ON THE PASS OF OUR LATE SHIFT. EXPERIENCE GASTRONOMY WITH REAL QUALITY OF LIFE.

4.5 - +1,500 reviews

Your role in the Jägerhäusl inn

An anchor since 1828. Today, the new era of the night.

In the Gastein Valley, almost all businesses operate within the same timeframe. It's an unwritten rule that we at Jägerhäusl are now consciously challenging. We're dynamic, we love change, and we don't want to stagnate. That's why we've dared to leave the beaten path. We're focusing our energy where we can create something truly special for Gastein. Added value create: In the Blue Hour up to Late Night

While the lights usually go out in the valley around 9 pm, we're just getting started. We leave the lights on when others turn them off. This approach opens up entirely new possibilities for us and our team – for uncompromising quality and a quality of life that leaves room for what truly matters.

We are not looking for followers!

We are looking for Crew members, Those who are willing to walk this new path with us. We'll keep the light on when the rest of the valley goes to sleep.

We are focusing all our passion on the afternoon, which Blue Hour and the Night until midnight.

This is our promise to the guest – and our commitment to genuine quality of life for our team.

The Jägerhäusl belongs Monday and Tuesday all of us as a team, close to our families and the mountains.

Because we know: Only those who have properly recovered can deliver the excellence at the pass that this historic house deserves.

BUILT FOR HUNTING. GUIDED WITH HANDSHAKE QUALITY.
„"Our house has a history: built in 1828 by Archduke Johann as an imperial hunting lodge, the Jägerhäusl is today a symbol of continuity. We run this traditional house not as anonymous managers, but as passionate hosts –" on equal footing with our team.“
THE FACTS:
🏔️ FREEDOM: Monday and Tuesday are yours for sure. The mountains are your playground while others work. No exceptions, no discussions.
🕒 FOCUS: No split shifts. We divide the work, uniformly for the entire crew.
At Jägerhäusl, we believe that top performance is only possible with a clear mind. That's why we have a fair system of rotating early and late shifts – consistently for our entire team.
The early crew: Starts off relaxed with preparation, rocks the service opening and enjoys the early end of the workday for more private life.
The late crew: They come aboard during peak hours and bring the boat home safely overnight. In return, the morning and most of the afternoon belong entirely to them.
This model applies to all areas, ensuring a fair distribution of the workload. True craftsmanship requires fresh energy – not exhausted faces. We protect our crew so that the light in the Jägerhäusl can burn with full passion every day.
RELIABILITY: We offer you leadership based on integrity and a motivated working environment. We invest in the future because we know our roots.
Your mission:
We are not looking for someone just passing through, but rather a real go-getters for our passport. You are the one who leads our motivated team, loves genuine craftsmanship and has a firm grasp on cost-effective purchasing.
While you keep the flame burning in the kitchen, we in the front of house pull the strings and consistently have your back. Together, we're the team that keeps Gastein awake at night.
Are you ready for early and late shifts with plenty of free time?
Then come aboard!
No need for a long procedure. Call me or write to me. Let's talk about the future over coffee at the Jägerhäusl.
I'm happy. Best regards, Ronny Katsch
📞 +43 664 426 53 86 | 📧 ronny@katsch.at | 🌍 www.jagaheisl.at
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Your tasks

  • Pace-setter at the pass: You lead your team calmly and precisely through the blue hour until midnight.
  • Craftsmanship with heart: You transform fresh products into true classics – without compromising on quality.
  • Economic perspective: You have the purchasing and cost calculations under control, so that our ship stays on course.
  • Team spirit: You are a role model for our young crew and always have an open ear for your teammates.
  • Concept pioneer: You contribute your own ideas to make our nightlife a little better every day.

Your profile

  • Gastro genes: You love the hospitality industry and blossom when the lights come on in the Merano garden.
  • A passion for honest cuisine and new trends.
  • Real experience: You know what it means to take responsibility and you maintain an overview even during peak hours.
  • Night owl: You enjoy working in the evening – you prefer to spend the morning on the mountain rather than in a restaurant.
  • Team player: You work on an equal footing and know that we can only win as a united crew.
  • Cleanliness: Hygiene and order are not just a requirement for you, but the basis of your professionalism.

Your benefits

  • Freedom on the mountain: Mondays and Tuesdays are always free with us – no exceptions, full planning security.
  • Life instead of split shifts: We share the work, not your day. Enjoy your morning or an early finish.
  • Safe haven: Work in a traditional family business with a history dating back to 1828 and reliable management.
  • Work where others vacation: Benefit from the perfect connections and leisure opportunities of one of Austria's most renowned holiday regions – directly from your workplace.

Working in the Jägerhäusl

At the Jägerhäusl inn, you work in a house with history – and in a team that sticks together.
Since 1828, our inn has stood for genuine hospitality, reliability and respectful coexistence.
If you enjoy being a host and would like to be part of a close-knit team, then you've come to the right place.

Fair pay

Your efforts should be rewarded. We offer fair, reliable pay and transparent agreements.

A change of pace in everyday life

Restaurant operations, celebrations, events in the Merangarten – no two days are the same.

Family-like working environment

We work on an equal footing, help each other and treat each other with respect.

Central location in Bad Gastein

Work right in the heart of town, directly in the Merangarten and in the center of Bad Gastein.

Secure workplace

A traditional house steeped in history – reliable, consistent and with a perspective for the future.

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Want to join our team? Perfect!
With this short application form, you can easily introduce yourself to us – without any paperwork.

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The culinary institution in Bad Gastein since 1828. Genuine craftsmanship when Gastein needs it – Wed to Sun, kitchen open until midnight.
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From April 13, 2026

The blue hour begins.

We are saying goodbye to the lunchtime business.
Real cuisine, when Gastein needs it.

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