- Reference Number T327-2026
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Compensation: Negotiable based on the Austrian collective bargaining agreement; see “What We Offer”
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Scope: 100% for up to two people
About TU Darmstadt
TU Darmstadt stands for excellent and relevant science. We play a decisive role in shaping profound global change processes—from the energy transition to artificial intelligence—through outstanding research and forward-looking degree programs. We focus our cutting-edge research in three fields: Energy and Environment, Information and Intelligence, and Matter and Materials. As a university firmly rooted in the Frankfurt-Rhine-Main metropolitan region and with a strong international character, we are committed to European values and European integration.
About Our Division
For nearly 100 years, the Technical University (TU) of Darmstadt has been the proud owner of a guesthouse and seminar center in Hirschegg in the Kleinwalsertal valley. Since then, it has served as a conference and meeting place for academic groups—particularly from TU Darmstadt, but also from other universities, sports and youth groups, and others associated with TU Darmstadt.
Effective November 1, 2027, we are seeking up to two individuals to serve as the new house managers (f/m/d) who will continue to run the Darmstadt House with an entrepreneurial spirit, warm hospitality, and organizational skills. A one-month handover period with the current house management is planned; an operator’s apartment is available on the premises.
The Darmstädter Haus:
The Darmstädter Haus is located in Hirschegg in the Kleinwalsertal valley at an elevation of approximately 1,200 meters in a scenic setting. It features 26 rooms with a total of about 65 beds (62 standard beds) as well as three seminar rooms and is primarily used by university groups, seminar groups, and individual guests. The facility is currently open about eight to nine months a year (winter and summer seasons) and is regularly fully booked thanks to an established guest base, particularly from TU Darmstadt.
Your Responsibilities
- Overall management of the guesthouse on behalf of the TU Darmstadt Foundation
- Providing guest services for groups and seminar events
- Organizing and managing booking and financial administration
- Planning and preparation of meals (breakfast and hot dinner)
- Purchasing, inventory management, and kitchen operations
- Coordination of cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping
- Arranging and coordinating minor repairs and external service providers
- Carrying out minor maintenance tasks
- Staff scheduling and, if necessary, deployment of seasonal employees
- Accounting and administrative tasks during day-to-day operations
- Marketing and communication tasks
Your Profile
- Experience in the restaurant, hotel, mountain lodge, guesthouse, or similar industry
- At least one person with culinary training (e.g., chef) and, ideally, an existing or obtainable business license in Austria
- Strong hospitality skills and a passion for interacting with guests
- Organizational skills, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently
- Willingness to manage a guesthouse independently
- Class B driver’s license
- Knowledge of English for guest interactions is a plus
We offer
- up to two permanent full-time positions at the TU Darmstadt Foundation with profit sharing
- Compensation is negotiable based on Wage Group 1 of the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Restaurant and Hotel Industry
- A spacious staff apartment on the premises (approx. 135 m²)
- An exceptional workplace in an alpine setting
- A well-established and newly renovated conference center with a loyal guest base
- Ample creative freedom
- A structured handover phase with the current management
General Information / Privacy Policy
Applicants with a disability rating of at least 50 percent or those deemed equivalent will be given preference if equally qualified. Part-time employment is generally possible within the team.
By submitting your application, you consent to the storage and processing of your data for the purpose of the hiring process. You can find our Privacy Policy on our website.
Additional Information
If you enjoy working with people and would like to make an attractive guesthouse the new center of your life and work, we look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations.
You can find more information about the property in our property description, which is available at kanzler@tu-darmstadt.de . If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please feel free to contact us at this address at any time.