Full-time | Hotel Deimann Schmallenberg

Whether it’s a sophisticated à la carte dish, a high-quality half-board menu, or light fare for the wellness area—every order begins in our main kitchen. Here, experienced chefs work alongside dedicated apprentices to create special moments of culinary delight for our guests, day after day.

As a Chef de Partie / Cook (m/f/d), you’ll take responsibility for your own station and apply your skills where quality, team spirit, and true craftsmanship make all the difference. At Hotel Deimann, the family-run 5-star superior hotel in Schmallenberg in the Sauerland region, you’ll cook for a variety of restaurant concepts—from the Park Restaurant with its indulgent half-board option to the Bar Restaurant with its à la carte menu and the Garden Bistro. All dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients, a great deal of passion, and a shared commitment to delighting our guests every single day.

If you'd like to contribute your experience to a professional kitchen team and continue to grow professionally over the long term, we look forward to meeting you.

Tasks

  • You will be independently responsible for a station in the kitchen and will ensure that all dishes are prepared and served to a consistently high standard.
  • You prepare fresh, high-quality dishes with culinary skill and attention to detail, helping to ensure that our guests enjoy top-notch culinary experiences.
  • You organize your work area independently and ensure that service runs smoothly by carefully preparing everything in advance.
  • You will work closely with the head chef, the sous chef, and the entire kitchen team to help ensure that our high quality standards are met every day.
  • You'll contribute your own ideas and help develop new dishes and seasonal menus.
  • They consistently ensure hygiene, order, and compliance with all HACCP guidelines.
  • You will help new colleagues get settled and contribute to an open, supportive team culture.
  • They take responsibility for using food resources efficiently and ensure the sustainable use of high-quality products.

Qualification

  • You have successfully completed an apprenticeship as a chef (m/f/d), because a solid foundation in culinary training is essential for sophisticated cuisine and technical precision.
  • You have already gained professional experience as a chef de partie or an experienced cook (m/f/d) in the upscale hotel or restaurant industry, so you are accustomed to working independently and maintaining high quality standards.
  • You have a firm command of your craft and are passionate about creating high-quality food, because our guests expect culinary experiences of the highest caliber.
  • You take responsibility for your position and work in a structured and organized manner to ensure that all processes run smoothly, even during busy service periods.
  • You bring creativity and an interest in new ideas to the table, because we are constantly evolving our cuisine and incorporating seasonal elements.
  • You enjoy working as part of a team and communicating openly with your colleagues, because excellence can only be achieved through strong teamwork.
  • You keep everything under control even under time pressure, because calmness, organization, and precision are crucial in a professional hotel kitchen.
  • You are willing to work on weekends and holidays because we want to offer our guests exceptional moments of enjoyment every day of the year.

Benefits

Work-life balance

  • Flexible working time models and working time account
  • Digital duty scheduling and fair shift distribution

Fair payment

  • Above-average salary + tax-free bonuses
  • Free meals - even on days off
  • Accommodation in a hotel during the trial period

Further development

  • Internal & external training
  • Personal support and development opportunities

Team culture & events

  • Regular team events (e.g. summer party)
  • Familiar working environment with flat hierarchies

Employee discounts

  • Up to 30 % discount in our establishments
  • Discounted overnight stays for family & friends
  • Corporate benefits & international cooperations

Sustainability is a central component of our corporate strategy. We focus on resource-efficient processes, regional supply chains, and responsible working conditions.

Are you curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application - directly online, uncomplicated and even without a long cover letter.