Jobs at the Dachsteinkönig

Be part of our culinary future!

Here at Familux, we’re currently planning something very special:
Together with top chef Mike Süsser, we’re creating a new à la carte restaurant at the Dachsteinkönig that offers creative and modern interpretations of high-quality, regional ingredients. A stylish, cozy atmosphere and a live cooking experience over an open fire make a visit to Firedeck a true highlight for all the senses.

To ensure this project becomes the culinary centerpiece of our resorts, we’re looking for you: a passionate Head Sommelier & Host (m/f/d) who, with expertise, personality, and genuine hospitality, creates special moments of enjoyment and plays a key role in shaping the wine and beverage culture at Firedeck .

👉 You can find all the details about the planned renovation HERE

Purpose of the Position:

As Head Sommelier & Host, you’ll be the central figure in Firedeck’s service team. You’ll inspire our guests with your passion for wine, cuisine, and hospitality, and work together with the kitchen team to create an extraordinary dining experience. With your expertise, you’ll shape the restaurant’s wine and beverage culture and play a key role in the success of the new à la carte concept.

Your main responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the entire wine and beverage menu at Firedeck
• Teamwork is a top priority, whether it involves wine procurement, event planning, or making changes
• Advising our guests on the selection of wines, champagnes, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Developing and continuously optimizing a high-quality, contemporary wine selection
• Providing expert support and training to the service team in the area of wine and beverages
• Conducting tastings and creating special culinary experiences
• Acting as an active host and providing personalized attention to our guests
• Managing the wine cellar, placing orders, conducting inventory counts, and tracking cost of goods sold
• Ensuring the highest standards of quality and service

When you work at Familux Resorts, you’re not just a number in the system. You’re not just an employee. You’re a member of the family!

This goes without saying for you

• Completed training in the hospitality or food service industry
• Ideally, completed sommelier training or a comparable qualification
• In-depth knowledge of wine, beverages, and cuisine
• A passion for hospitality and excellent service
• Confident, professional, and well-groomed demeanor
• Enjoyment of direct guest contact and providing personalized recommendations
• Willingness to work as part of a team—dedication, reliability, independence, and punctuality

• Very good German skills; English is a plus

Here’s what you can expect:

• Pre-opening of a completely new restaurant concept
• The opportunity to help shape the wine and beverage culture at Firedeck from the very beginning
• An independent team without having to switch between hotel and restaurant operations
• A high-quality culinary environment
• Regular working hours during afternoon and evening service, no split shifts
• Monday and Tuesday as fixed days off
• More free time and predictability thanks to a clear shift model
• Working hours from approximately 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Plenty of room for your own ideas, creativity, and personal growth

Become part of our family! Don’thesitate —feel free to reach out to us anytime. We’re really looking forward to meeting you!

Minimum salary under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA): Pay Grade 2, €2,804 gross per month on a full-time basis. Higher pay may be offered depending on qualifications and experience.

We're looking for you because wine 🍷 runs through your veins.

Do YOU have the right wine recommendation for every dish, and are you always up to date and know every bottle of wine by its first name?

Our wine cellar with over 1,000 items and 75,000 bottles of wine doesn't make you weak-kneed, but you feel right at home in this wine cellar? Because you are simply the professional!
Our exceptional wine selection is one of the largest and most diverse in Austria and is constantly being adapted to meet the high demands of our guests.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Regular wine tastings offer the opportunity to sample the extensive range of wines
  The world of sake, the national drink of the Japanese, is also explored and provides for special experiences.
• Various events such as wine walks, winemaker dinners and tastings with renowned wineries are organized
• Direct contact with winegrowers and merchants allows you to expand your own network
  Decisions, whether on wine purchases, event planning or changes, are made as a team.
• The opportunity for newcomers to realize their potential in the sommelier team is emphasized
• Teamwork is paramount, regardless of whether it is about wine purchasing, event planning or changes
• Further development of the entire wine range and the wine list

We would be delighted if you:

• Communication skills as well as guest and service orientation
  (advise guests and consider guest wishes)
• have team spirit
• are reliable and flexible
• Foreign language skills are an advantage
• Motivation to learn new things
• Enjoy working with children and parents

When you work at Familux Resorts, you are not a number in the system. You are not an employee. You are a member of the family!

And as part of our family, we guarantee you

• More than just "all inclusive" (buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks and of course drinks, even on days off)
• Free participation in the Familux Academy - a training program with 120 training courses
• An innovative sales and quality award system
• A unique local bonus* of up to €300 gross extra milk (if you don't need accommodation from us)
• Free use of the entire hotel infrastructure (fitness room, indoor pool, outdoor pool, gym, sauna, Wi-Fi, bike rental for excursions and much more...)
• Accommodation for your own children in the children's club if required
• Employees recruit employees Benefit
• % on spa treatments and % on purchase of products and F&B
• Voluntary Sunday bonus - from 1 year of service
• E-car option and bike leasing by arrangement and length of service
  

You can find all our Familux benefits under the following link: Familux Benefits

We are convinced that diversity and different perspectives strengthen our team. Every application is considered with equal attention and fairness.

Above-college and qualification-appropriate pay

Looking for a service pro with a big heart and a cheerful attitude 🍹🏔️

You love interacting with guests of all ages and know how to win them over with your friendly, open personality. Whether you’re mixing cool drinks, recommending hiking trails, or sharing the day’s best stories with guests in the evening, things are never boring with you around. You always keep track of everything, have everything under control, and make sure everyone feels completely at ease.

Some of your responsibilities

• Ensuring guest satisfaction
• Collaborating with team members of the Familux Family
• Knowledge of our products and the rotating menu
• Ensuring general upkeep and cleanliness in the service station

A given for you

• Ability to communicate with guests and colleagues
• Enjoy working with children and parents
• Completed training or experienced career changers
• Unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market
• Good knowledge of German
• Friendliness and a willingness to help guests and coworkers
• Willingness to embody the company’s philosophy
• Interest in and passion for the hospitality industry or customer service
• Willingness to work as part of a team—dedication, reliability, independence, and punctuality

• A neat and professional appearance

When you work at Familux Resorts, you’re not just a number in the system. You’re not just an employee. You’re a member of the family!

And as part of our family, we guarantee you:

• More than just “all-inclusive” (breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, as well as snacks and, of course, drinks—even on your days off)
• Free enrollment in the Familux Academy—a training program with 120 courses
• An innovative revenue and quality bonus system
• A unique local resident bonus* of up to €300 gross extra (if you don’t need housing from us)
• Free use of the entire hotel facility (gym, indoor pool, outdoor pool, sports hall, sauna, Wi-Fi, bike rentals for excursions, and much more...)
• If needed, childcare for your own children at the kids’ club
• Employee Referral Program
• % off spa treatments and % off product purchases as well as F&B
• Optional Sunday bonus—after 1 year of service
• Electric car option and bike leasing available upon request and based on length of service

You can find all of our Familux benefits at the following link: Familux Benefits

We believe that diversity and different perspectives strengthen our team. Every application is reviewed with equal attention and fairness.

Minimum salary under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA): Pay Grade 3, €2,376 gross per month on a full-time basis. Higher pay may be offered depending on qualifications and experience.

Sip. Share. Shine - Pour your passion into a glass

Do you always have the perfect wine recommendation for every meal, and are you always up to date, knowing every bottle of wine by name?

Our wine cellar, with over 1,000 labels and 75,000 bottles of wine, doesn’t make your knees go weak—instead, you feel right at home here? Because you’re simply the expert!
Our exceptional wine selection is one of the largest and most diverse in Austria and is constantly adapted to meet the high expectations of our guests.

Your Responsibilities

• Regular wine tastings offer the opportunity to sample our extensive wine selection
  We also explore the world of sake, Japan’s national drink, creating special experiences.
• Various events, such as wine hikes, winemaker dinners, and tastings with renowned wineries, are organized
• Direct contact with winemakers and merchants allows you to expand your own network
  Decisions—whether regarding wine procurement, event planning, or changes—are made as a team.
• The opportunity for newcomers to thrive within the sommelier team is emphasized
• Teamwork is a top priority, whether it involves wine purchasing, event planning, or changes

What you bring to the table

• A recognized sommelier certification
• A passion for the world of wine
• Strong communication skills, as well as a guest- and service-oriented approach—
  
• Friendliness and a willingness to help guests and colleagues
• Willingness to embody the company’s philosophy
• Interest in and passion for the hospitality industry and customer service
• Motivation to keep learning new things
• Enjoy working with children and parents

When you work at Familux Resorts, you’re not just a number in the system. You’re not just an employee. You’re a member of the family!

And as part of our Familux Family, we guarantee you

• More than just “all-inclusive” (breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, as well as snacks and, of course, drinks—even on your days off)
• Free enrollment in the Familux Academy—a training program with 120 courses
• An innovative revenue and quality bonus system
• A unique local bonus* of up to €300 gross extra (if you don’t need housing from us)
• Free use of the entire hotel facilities (fitness room, indoor pool, outdoor pool, gym, sauna, Wi-Fi, bike rentals for excursions, and much more...)
• If needed, childcare for your own children at the kids’ club
• Employee Referral Program
• % off spa treatments and % off product purchases as well as F&B
• Optional Sunday bonus—after 1 year of service
• Electric car option and bike leasing available upon request and based on length of service

You can find all of our Familux benefits at the following link: Familux Benefits

We believe that diversity and different perspectives strengthen our team. Every application is reviewed with equal attention and fairness.

Minimum salary under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA): Pay Grade 2, €2,804 gross per month on a full-time basis. Higher pay may be offered depending on qualifications and experience.

Start your career at the Dachsteinkönig!

Are you a natural at organizing, do you like to keep track of everything, and are you a quick learner? Then this apprenticeship is perfect for you! As a Hotel & Hospitality Assistant, you’ll learn all the key processes at a modern family resort—from the front desk to guest service to internal office operations.

Here’s what you can expect from us

• A 3-year apprenticeship with exciting insights into all areas of the hotel
• You’ll spend several months working in the service department—together with the team, you’ll ensure a thoroughly enjoyable guest experience
• You’ll welcome guests professionally and warmly—from check-in to check-out
• You’ll assist our guests in person, over the phone, and via email
• You’ll prepare hotel bills and handle tasks related to the cash register and office administration
• You’ll learn how to confidently handle guest requests and complaints
• You’ll collaborate across departments with housekeeping, the kitchen, housekeeping staff, maintenance, and the spa
• You’ll regularly attend training sessions and continuing education courses (Internal Learning Academy)
• Of course, maintaining a clean and organized workplace is also part of the job
• By the way, your duties in the service area are also part of the Restaurant Specialist apprenticeship program—so you’ll gain two exciting insights at once!

What you’ll bring to the table

• An interest in hotel life and a passion for teamwork
• A friendly demeanor and organizational skills
• Reliability and a willingness to learn
• A high school diploma (or about to graduate)

Here’s what you can look forward to

🎓 Lots of additional perks for apprentices (e.g., Familux Academy, events, bonuses)
🎁 Gift cards & goodies for special academic achievements
⏱️ Time tracking accurate to the second & support for the LAP (including a report booklet)
🍽️ All-inclusive meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, even on days off
💪 Free access to the gym, pool, sauna, and more
🏨 Discounted stays at all Familux Resorts for you and your family
💵 Tips: Access to our in-house tipping system with fair distribution

Apprenticeship & High School Diploma? You can do both with us!
Kickstart your future with double the momentum—at the Dachsteinkönig

Want to do an exciting apprenticeship while also earning your high school diploma? No problem—we offer the perfect combination of hands-on training and a vocational high school diploma.

Together, we’ll support you in pursuing your path to the Matura alongside your apprenticeship—in a personalized, flexible way that’s tailored just for you.

If you’re interested, feel free to mention this in your application.

We’re convinced that diversity and different perspectives strengthen our team. Every application is reviewed with equal attention and fairness.

Apprentice wages according to the Austrian collective bargaining agreement, 1st year of apprenticeship: €1,050 gross, including a local resident bonus* of €100 gross per month in addition