Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa Chef Apprentice with Additional Qualification

About Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

Founded in 1872, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is a landmark of European grand hospitality in Baden-Baden, Germany, overlooking the historic Lichtentaler Allee. Part of Oetker Hotels, the hotel combines residential elegance, distinguished culinary traditions and an acclaimed approach to wellbeing through Villa Stéphanie. As an employer, it offers a setting where meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and genuine personal attention define the guest experience. Its diverse professions span rooms, gastronomy, wellness and hotel operations, bringing together specialists united by exacting service standards. For hospitality professionals, Brenners represents an opportunity to contribute to a living heritage while practising the thoughtful, individualised service that distinguishes exceptional luxury hotels.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes and menus.
• Plate and present food.
• Comply with hygiene regulations in accordance with HACCP.
• Learn cooking methods and preparation techniques, including roasting, boiling, grilling and braising.
• Calculate food costs and plan menus.
• Prepare regional and international dishes.
• Store food correctly and plan kitchen workflows efficiently.
• Study nutrition, food and ingredient knowledge, and business fundamentals.
• Use kitchen equipment and follow occupational health and safety requirements.
• Optionally complete the additional qualification in vegetarian and vegan cuisine.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed Abitur, required for the additional qualification.
• Very good spoken and written German and English.
• Initial experience in gastronomy or hospitality through an internship is desirable.
• High flexibility, reliability and resilience.
• Motivation and enthusiasm.
• Strong hygiene awareness.
• Excellent manners and a well-groomed appearance.

Skills

Education

Abitur is required for the additional qualification. The apprenticeship lasts three years and includes block-release vocational school.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 1,125 to EUR 1,414 per month.

Benefits

Holiday and Christmas bonuses; subsidies for selected services; free training at a premium fitness studio; one complimentary meal in the bistro during working hours; 30% employee discount at Fritz & Felix Restaurant & Bar; uniform and cleaning provided; staff accommodation for the duration of the apprenticeship; discounted parking and JobRad; support with occupational pension contributions through salary conversion; training and development opportunities; competition participation; boarding-school costs and schoolbooks covered; health weeks with discounts and offers; free and discounted spa treatments; career opportunities within Oetker Collection and Selektion Deutscher Luxushotels after the apprenticeship; cross-training and collaborations within SDL during the apprenticeship; Friends & Family rates at SDL properties and participating FairJob hotels; team events; free tickets from arts and culture partners such as Museum Frieder Burda; discounts and benefits with selected partners.

Culture

Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa’s workplace culture is shaped by its grand-hotel heritage in Baden-Baden, combining meticulous service, discretion and a highly personalised approach to hospitality. Its hotel and spa environment places a premium on collaboration across specialist teams, with attention to detail and guest wellbeing at the heart of everyday work.

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