VALARA Alpine Art Hotel
Garde Manger / Cold Kitchen Chef
Hintertux · Austria
About the role
Role note: The heading, kitchen tasks and requirements describe a garde manger. The source also contains a conflicting paragraph about Chef de Rang service; this does not establish a second vacancy or a promised service role. Accommodation note: The body offers accommodation, while the separate accommodation field says none is available. Availability and conditions must be clarified with the employer before accepting an offer. The gym-hours entry 00:00–00:00 is unclear and does not confirm round-the-clock opening.Description
Cold cuisine. Creativity. Craftsmanship.
We’re looking for you starting September 24, 2026, or by agreement.
At VALARA, cold cuisine is an important part of our culinary experience. Appetizers, salads, and cold dishes aren’t just meant to be accompaniments—they’re meant to bring flavor, quality, and our signature style to the plate.
To achieve this, we’re looking for a cold food chef who will take charge of our cold cuisine, work with high-quality ingredients, and take joy in combining flavor and presentation.
Do you love fresh ingredients, meticulous craftsmanship, and plates that make you want to take that first bite the moment you see them? Then this could be the perfect fit for you.
As a Chef de Rang, you’re a key point of contact for our guests, and with your attentiveness, warmth, and expertise, you ensure they feel completely at home with us.
Whether it’s breakfast, daytime, or dinner service—you’ll personally attend to your guests, keep track of everything, and help turn good service into true VALARA hospitality.
Your Responsibilities:
You’ll independently manage our garde manger station and be responsible for cold dishes.
You’ll prepare appetizers, salads, cold components, and other dishes from our menu.
You ensure a modern, creative, and consistently high-quality presentation of our dishes.
You will independently prepare your daily mise-en-place.
You’ll work with fresh, high-quality ingredients that are as regional and seasonal as possible.
As a full-fledged chef de partie, you can also take on other stations in our kitchen as needed.
You’ll flexibly lend a hand wherever your skills are needed in the kitchen team.
You’ll work closely with the head chef and your colleagues to ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly.
You’ll contribute your own ideas for dishes, ingredients, and presentations.
You monitor inventory and product quality in your section and coordinate orders with the head chef.
You handle food and supplies responsibly and economically.
You’ll keep your workstation organized and clean and adhere to our hygiene and HACCP standards.
Your focus is on cold cuisine. Your skills go beyond that.
Your primary responsibility is the garde manger station. At the same time, we value chefs who have a comprehensive mastery of their craft, are flexible, and can take on other stations as needed.
After all, we don’t just work side by side at individual stations—we cook as a team.
Do you want to take on responsibility for your area, continue to develop your skills, and contribute your ideas?
Then we’d love to get to know you in our kitchen.
We look forward to receiving your application addressed to the Krajnc family at team@valara.at, including your resume, photo, and references.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
You will independently manage our garde manger station and be responsible for cold dishes.
You will prepare appetizers, salads, cold components, and other dishes from our menu.
You will ensure a modern, creative, and consistently high-quality presentation of our dishes.
You will independently prepare your daily mise en place.
You’ll work with fresh, high-quality ingredients that are as regional and seasonal as possible.
As a full-fledged chef de partie, you can also take on other stations in our kitchen as needed.
You’ll flexibly support the kitchen team wherever your skills are needed.
You’ll work closely with the head chef and your colleagues to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly.
You’ll contribute your own ideas for dishes, ingredients, and presentations.
You monitor inventory and product quality in your area and coordinate orders with the head chef.
You handle food and supplies responsibly and economically.
You’ll keep your workstation tidy and clean and adhere to our hygiene and HACCP standards.
Requirements:
Completed culinary training or equivalent, substantial professional experience
Experience as a garde manger or in a comparable kitchen position
The professional flexibility to take on other chef de partie positions in addition to cold kitchen duties
A passion for appetizers, cold dishes, and modern presentation
Solid culinary skills and a keen sense of taste and presentation
An interest in regional and seasonal products
A commitment to quality and a responsible approach to food
A clean, organized, and independent work style
Team spirit, reliability, and flexibility
Creativity and a desire to contribute your own ideas
Experience
5 years of work experience
Continuing education and training
Language skills
English B1 (Intermediate)
German C2 (excellent knowledge)
Work permit
Must have a work permit (or be an EU citizen)
What we offer
Working at the VALARA Alpine Art Hotel is more than just a job—here, you’ll find a family-like atmosphere, fair working conditions, and many benefits that really matter:
Above-average pay based on experience and qualifications
Free accommodations with a bathroom, TV, and Wi-Fi
Free meals three times a day—even on your days off
Free use of the washing machines and dryers
Breakfast like a guest once a week on your day off
Free use of the wellness area during designated hours
Free use of the BodyFactory (gym) daily from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Discount on massages at the hotel
30% discount on food and drinks
Family & Friends Rates—your family and friends receive a 40% discount on their stay
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Discount on ski rentals
Discounted ski/mountain lift tickets
Referral bonus: Earn up to €500.00 for successfully referring a new employee
Support and cost-sharing for specialized continuing education and training
On-time payroll
Employment & Salary
Fixed-term contract
2850 € gross / month
Benefits
Company Pension Plan
Discounted ski rental
Discounted treatments (cosmetics, spa)
Free Internet / Wi-Fi
Free meals
Free use of the fitness room
Free use of the wellness facilities
Free use of washing machine and dryer
Reduced-price ski/mountain rail ticket
Accommodation
No accommodation available
Originally published:
Source checked on 2026-10-20 15:06