Overview Join to apply for the Küchenchef / Executive Chef (m/w/d) mit Start ab 12/2025 oder 01/2026 role at Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Italy. Welcome Home to the Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda in Saló! Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda brings contemporary elegance to one of Italy’s most graceful destinations. Surrounded by botanical richness and in harmony with the gentle rhythm of the lake, this resort blends thoughtful design with natural beauty. Built to 5-star standards, the hotel and private residences sit within a landscape that provides space for relaxation, exercise and new inspiration – all year round. Highlights Exclusive hotel with 97 elegant rooms and suites 170 design-led apartments at Falkensteiner Park Residences Acquapura SPA with wellness experiences guided by regional plants and rituals Welcoming families, couples and solo travellers – with room to reconnect or retreat Regional cuisine, reimagined with lightness and creative clarity Botanical Park featuring over 400 plant species, inspired by Historia della Riviera di Salò Accessible by train and via airports in Verona, Milan, Bologna, and Venice A setting for sports, culture, wellness, and nature We are looking for dedicated people who are passionate about delighting our guests. We work together as equals – inspiring each other and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. Would you like to work for a steadily growing family business and a dynamic hotel group with more than 30 hotels and residences in Europe? Would you like to help create a home away from home for our guests? Then Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences is the perfect choice for you! We are looking forward to welcoming you to our team in Salò as: Executive Chef (m/f/d) Your responsibilities Responsibility for organising and managing the kitchen and food preparation in all restaurant areas Compliance with all requirements regarding hygiene standards (food storage, cleaning, waste management) and occupational safety in the area of responsibility Calculation of food offerings and continuous monitoring of the costs of goods Responsibility for conducting monthly inventories (food/non-food) Preparation of the annual budget and capex recommendations in cooperation with the management Development and implementation of workflows, processes and concepts Recruitment and training of a kitchen brigade and stewarding team, as well as their management and development Ensuring a professional and optimal workflow Shift planning Staff meals Your profile Professional and several years of management experience in haute cuisine in a comparable position Creativity and a high level of quality awareness Commitment, initiative and dedication Sense of responsibility, decision-making ability and resilience Written and spoken German and Italian, English is advantageous What we offer you All inclusive onboarding at the beginning of your employment for a good start Active shaping of a dynamic work environment A secure, long-term position within the Falkensteiner Family with internal promotion potential Team Member Rates and Family & Friends special rates with additional F&B and Spa discounts in over 30 Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Cross-exposure opportunities in other Falkensteiner properties Access to regional partner benefits and corporate discounts Compensation is based on the collective agreement for the hotel and hospitality industry, with a clear willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience. Apply now using the “Apply” button! We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Take a look at your future workplace: Resort & Appartements Gardasee | Falkensteiner Resort Lake Garda Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitality J-18808-Ljbffr