Cheerful team in traditional dress celebrating together at the reception of the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee. Cheerful team in traditional dress celebrating together at the reception of the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee.

Jobs & Careers 4*s Hotel Alpenhof

Your holidays

We want you

Join the Alpenhof Team!

The Alpenhof is a family-run 4* superior hotel in the mountains, nestled right into the Zauchensee hiking and skiing paradise. Each and every day, our team gives their all to offer our guests a wonderful stay in Salzburger Land. And who knows? Maybe YOU are just the person our team needs.

Our philosophy

Our quality service is not just a matter of luck …

The Alpenhof is a very successful and popular 4* superior hotel in a prime location in the romantic holiday village of Zauchensee. What distinguishes us from the others? The highest quality of service and heartfelt hospitality! And because we know that this is only possible with dedicated employees who feel good and allow our guests to enjoy a relaxed holiday, our team members and their concerns are absolute priorities. Solidarity, team spirit and loyalty are the cornerstones of our staff philosophy. What do we especially value and encourage in our team? Young, talented people with creative ideas, as well as experienced colleagues. Here we work together to treat our guests to a special experience every day.

Host & team
Smiling host couple in traditional dress in front of a light wooden wall at the 4*S Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee.

Join our team

Come by and show us the real you! We would be delighted if you would like to add your skills and talents to our team. Here you will meet around 40 people who, with all their differences, form a strong team. Many of us have been at the hotel for a few years already – we will make sure that you quickly feel accepted and part of the team.

The Alpenhof is more than just a place to work. Every day, we are the setting for friendly encounters – both with our guests and with each other in the team. We work together as equals – that goes for everyone from our apprentices to our service professionals, and all the way to our bosses Elisabeth and Thomas Gsodam.

Laugh together, live together, work together!
Four young team members forming hearts with their hands on a meadow at the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee, laughing. Four young team members forming hearts with their hands on a meadow at the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee, laughing.
Head chef and two young cooks plating a dish together in the kitchen of the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee. Head chef and two young cooks plating a dish together in the kitchen of the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee.

What we offer

An overview of the best benefits
  • Regulated working hours
  • Accommodation in our beautiful staff house
  • Secure employment with payment above the collective agreement
  • Family-like working environment with team spirit
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), including on days off
  • Extensive training at the hotel
  • Free use of the fitness room, indoor swimming pool and spa area
  • Numerous discounts at the hotel: for restaurant services, massages & cosmetic treatments, cosmetic products, and also with local partners (e.g. Altenmarkt-Zauchensee-Card etc.)
  • Team activities
  • Family and friends discount for various hotel services
  • Christmas and birthday gifts
Man stand-up paddleboarding on the lake in Zauchensee in summer, with the hotel village and green mountains in view.

What we're looking for

The things we appreciate about our team members
  • Positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
  • Good German and English skills
  • Communication and organisational skills, as well as stylishly confident appearance
  • Good teamwork; the willingness to learn from and for each other
  • Enjoys working with people
  • Friendly & open
  • Reliable & responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • A sense of quality and responsibility
Large host family in traditional dress waving cheerfully in front of an old wooden hut in Salzburger Land.

Job vacancies

Childminder (m/f/n)
Seasonal position Start: 01.12.2026

Join our team at the incredible Alpenhof Hotel and Spa in Zauchensee!

Are the littlest guests your biggest priority? Then we want YOU! Come join the Alpenhof team. Friendly and kind, humorous and committed, a team player and attentive, and with experience working with children – you are the one parents entrust with their little ones. Why? Because you’re the superhero of the day for our youngsters, of course!

Your tasks

  • We have different areas for kids based on their age
  • Children from 2 to 10 years of age are supervised in our Kids Club
  • Various indoor & outdoor activities are offered

Your qualifications

  • Completed training or newcomer with experience
  • Free access to the Austrian labour market
  • Good German skills
  • Friendly and helpful towards guests and colleagues
  • Willing to embody the company philosophy
  • Interest in and love for the hotel business and service
  • Ability to work in a team – dedicated, reliable, independent and punctual
  • Neat & tidy appearance
Online application
Childminder
Chef de Rang (m/f/n)
Seasonal position Start: 26.11.2026

Join our team at the incredible Alpenhof Hotel and Spa in Zauchensee! 

As Chef de Rang, you represent our hotel – always interacting with our guests and the first point of contact when it comes to questions about our menu. Working with our restaurant manager, it is important for you to rise to every challenge, celebrate successes together and make a significant contribution to the hotel’s success.

Your tasks

  • Welcome guests, provide the highest level of professional guest service
  • Advise guests on dishes including actively selling aperitifs and wines
  • Active service work during breakfast, dinner service, and à la carte service
  • Set-up and supervision of the various buffets and mise en place duties
  • Act as a role model for staff and trainees

Your qualifications

  • Completed specialised training in the hotel or restaurant business
  • Several years of professional experience in a comparable position
  • Good German and English skills
  • Wine knowledge is an advantage
  • Communication and organisational skills, as well as stylish and confident appearance
  • Positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
  • Love of working with people
Online application
Chef de Rang
Commis de Rang (m/f/n)
Seasonal position Start: 22.06.2026

Join our team at the incredible Alpenhof Hotel and Spa in Zauchensee!

As Commis de Rang, you represent our hotel – always interacting with our guests and the first point of contact when it comes to questions about our menu. Working with our restaurant manager, it is important for you to rise to every challenge, celebrate successes together and make a significant contribution to the hotel’s success.

Your tasks

  • Collaboration in the half-board area and à la carte service
  • Preparation and execution of all work and mise en place in the respective area in consultation with the service manager
  • Mise en place work for a good service flow Responsible for the cleanliness of the workplace
  • Careful handling of products and hotel inventory


   
   
  

Your qualifications

  • you are a student at a hotel management school or are doing similar training in the hotel industry
  • You would like to gain experience
  • You are interested in developing your career in a family business
  • You are motivated, humorous and friendly and want to integrate well into our team
  • A love of detail
  • Careful and correct handling of the work equipment and products provided
  • You would like to develop yourself further

Online application
Commis de Rang
There are currently no job offers in this category.

Speculative application

What are you looking for? Full-time? Part-time? Internship? Apprenticeship?

Do you like what you have seen and read about the 4* superior Hotel Alpenhof? Do you want to join our team but don’t see a suitable job opening for you at the moment? Then simply send us your speculative application! Tell us about yourself and where you would fit in our team. And who knows, maybe we’ll find the perfect position for you!

Apply today!
Smiling staff member in a dirndl on the phone at the reception of the Hotel Alpenhof Zauchensee.