Your career at Sonnengut
For our guests, Sonnengut is a place to arrive and feel at home. For you, it can become your professional home. More than just a hotel job awaits you: a well-coordinated team, genuine appreciation, and a motivated work environment. We are always looking for new talents with outstanding skills.
More than just a hotel job
We believe in short decision-making paths, honest words, and a collaborative environment where your opinion matters. You will look after a diverse clientele, from regular guests to discerning connoisseurs, and time and again experience how much commitment is valued. On top of that, we offer fair pay, further training, and extras such as free use of our fitness area and sauna. So you can recharge yourself for what others travel here to enjoy.
“There is no better feeling than putting a smile on a guest’s face.”
Your benefits at a glance
To help you feel completely at ease, we offer far more than just a secure job. Look forward to plenty of extras that make everyday life more enjoyable:
Free use of our fitness area from 4:00 PM, as well as our pool and sauna area from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
20% discount on in-house services and products
Discounted meals as well as complimentary drinks
Training and professional development opportunities for your future
Support in finding accommodation
Become part of our team
Meet the people who make Sonnengut something special every single day.
Hans-Jörg Franzke
Management
Petra Franzke
Management / Marketing
Elisabeth Frank
Head Receptionist
Christian Gsödl
Head Chef
Pavla Gerlach
Executive Housekeeper
Andreas Schidlmeier
Restaurant Manager
Work where others go on holiday
Unwind in nature after work
All around Sonnengut, the gentle rolling hills of the Rottal invite you to go hiking, cycling, or enjoy a round of golf. After work, unwind in our sauna area or immerse yourself in soothing thermal water. And because Bad Birnbach remains pleasantly peaceful, you will find exactly the relaxation here that many others travel from far away to enjoy.
Start your career with us
Are you just starting out and looking for more than dry theory? With us, you will learn the hotel trade from the ground up. Whether in the kitchen, in the restaurant, at reception, or in management. Experienced colleagues will support you from day one, share their knowledge, and trust you with responsibility early on. This gives you a real insight into how a 4-star superior hotel operates, helps you grow with every task, and lays the foundation for a future full of opportunity.
Sounds good? Then apply now! We look forward to meeting you.
Job openings at Sonnengut
Open Positions
We are looking for a dedicated waiter/service staff member (m/f/d) to join us immediately or by arrangement.
Managing your own service station
Maintaining order, cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in the restaurant, storage area, and bar
Ensuring compliance with our quality standards
Working independently and responsibly
Experience in service
Team spirit, motivation, and strong interpersonal skills
Friendly, guest-oriented demeanor
Flexible and willing to work weekends and public holidays
A motivated team and a workplace in a modern company
digital duty roster, accurate time tracking, 5-day week, every second weekend off
Accommodation if needed; we are happy to assist with finding an apartment
Birthday gift
Complimentary staff meals and staff drinks: mineral water, coffee, tea
Complimentary parking
Provided work clothing
Further education and training
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Performance-based pay and social benefits, VWL
20% discount on in-house services and products
Complimentary use of the fitness area from 4:00 pm, as well as the pool and sauna area from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A positive working atmosphere and people who listen to you and value your opinion
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As a trainee chef (m/f/d) (3 years), you will learn to prepare a wide variety of dishes, develop your skills, and express your creativity. Bring your enthusiasm and passion for new meat and fish dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan cuisine! Qualified, motivated, and satisfied employees are the foundation of our success at Sonnengut. Attention aspiring apprentices! Would you like to start your training in the hotel industry and are you looking for a great apprenticeship position starting on 01.08.? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you communicative and ready to join our fantastic team? Then you’ve come to the right place. ❤ At Hotel Sonnengut, we will guide and support you throughout your entire training.
Enjoyment in working with people
Motivation, reliability, honesty
Good manners, communication skills, and ability to work in a team
A motivated team and a workplace in a modern company
digital duty roster, precise time tracking, 5-day week, every second weekend off
Accommodation if required; we are happy to assist with finding a place to live
Grade bonus for good school performance
Birthday gift
Free staff meals and staff drinks: mineral water, coffee, tea
Free parking
Work clothing provided
Further training and courses
Free Wi-Fi
Performance-based pay and social benefits, VWL
20% discount on in-house services and products
Free use of the fitness area from 4:00 pm as well as the swimming and sauna area from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A great working atmosphere and people who listen to you and value your opinion
During your apprenticeship as a HOTEL SPECIALIST (m/f/d) (3 years), you will get to know all hotel departments: housekeeping, reception, restaurant/bar & kitchen. You will learn how to interact with guests, provide advice and sell services, as well as office organization & communication, marketing, and advertising. After completing your apprenticeship, you can choose a department in the hotel or restaurant and work anywhere in the world.
Enjoy working with people
Motivation, reliability, honesty
Good manners, communication skills, and ability to work in a team
A motivated team and a workplace in a modern company
Digital duty roster, precise time tracking, 5-day week, every other weekend off
Accommodation if needed; we are happy to assist with finding an apartment
Grade bonus for good school performance
Birthday gift
Free staff meals and staff drinks: mineral water, coffee, tea
Free parking
Work clothing provided
Further training and courses
Free Wi-Fi
Performance-related pay and social benefits, VWL
20% discount on in-house services and products
Free use of the fitness area from 4:00 pm and the pool and sauna area from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A great working atmosphere and people who listen to you and value your opinion
During your apprenticeship as a HOTEL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST M/F/D, you will work at the reception desk and be responsible for the commercial management of our hotel. You will learn, among other things, how to interact with guests, provide advice, handle sales, office organization & communication, controlling, marketing, and social media. After completing your apprenticeship, you can pursue a career as a department manager or hotel manager.
Intermediate school-leaving certificate or Abitur
Enjoy working with people
Motivation, reliability, honesty
Good manners, communication skills, and ability to work in a team
A motivated team and a workplace in a modern company
digital duty roster, precise time tracking, 5-day week, every second weekend off
Accommodation if needed; we are happy to assist with your apartment search
Grade bonus for good school performance
birthday gift
free staff meals and drinks: mineral water, coffee, tea
free parking
work clothing provided
further education and training
free Wi-Fi
performance-based pay and social benefits, VWL
20% discount on in-house services and products
Free use of the fitness area from 4:00 pm as well as the pool and sauna area from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A great working atmosphere, and people who listen to you and value your opinion
Hotel Jobs FAQ
Questions about your career at Sonnengut
Applications for vacancies at the Hotel Sonnengut can be submitted via the careers page on the website. Alternatively, you can send a speculative application to the hotel by email or post.
Among other things, the Hotel Sonnengut offers apprenticeships to train as a chef, hotel specialist, hotel administrator and restaurant specialist (m/f/d). Apprenticeships usually start on 1 August.
When undertaking an apprenticeship at the Hotel Sonnengut, apprentices receive personalised support throughout their training and gain practical experience of all the relevant processes within their chosen specialism, such as dealing with guests, providing advice, sales and office administration. In addition, staff benefit from living and working in an attractive holiday region.
Yes, as well as apprenticeship places, the Hotel Sonnengut is also regularly looking for experienced staff. All current vacancies for experienced staff can be viewed on the careers page of the hotel’s website.
Yes, people changing careers are also very welcome at the Hotel Sonnengut.
No, the Hotel Sonnengut does not have any staff accommodation of its own, but is happy to help with finding accommodation.
We offer our staff:
• A motivated team and a role in a modern company
• Free use of the gym every day from 4.00 pm
• Access to the swimming and sauna facilities from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm, Monday to Thursday
• A diverse range of guests: regulars, young and older guests, families, and leisure guests
• Performance-related pay and social benefits
• 20 per cent staff discount on in-house services, facilities and products
• Further training and development
• Free Wi-Fi
• A positive working atmosphere and colleagues who listen to you and value your opinion
• Affordable meals and free drinks such as mineral water, coffee and tea
• Support with finding accommodation
Yes, staff may use the swimming pool and sauna facilities at the Hotel Sonnengut free of charge from Monday to Thursday, from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm.
There are affordable meal options available. Drinks such as mineral water, coffee and tea are free of charge.
There is a 20 per cent staff discount on the company’s own services, facilities and products.
Yes, there are further training and development programmes for staff.
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