The Gasthof is part of German culture. In half-timbered towns, the countryside and popular day-trip regions, inns have served regional food for generations – from schnitzel and roast pork to seasonal asparagus and game. Many are family-run and urgently need cooks, kitchen helpers and service staff.
What makes working in a Gasthof special?
- Family atmosphere: smaller teams, short lines and direct contact with the owners
- Regulars: clubs, families and day-trippers come back again and again
- Regional cuisine: honest dishes with local ingredients
- Celebrations: weddings, birthdays and club parties in the inn’s own hall
- Often with rooms: many inns also have guest rooms
Typical German dishes
Cooking in a Gasthof means knowing the classics or being ready to learn them: schnitzel in its many forms, roast pork with dumplings, beef roulades, goulash, sauerbraten, fried potatoes, spätzle and Maultaschen in the south, beef broth and soups, plus seasonal specialities such as asparagus in spring and game in autumn. Many recipes are family traditions, and cooks with a feel for flavour are highly valued.
Duties for cooks
- Preparing regional dishes, sauces and sides
- Preparing for parties and groups
- Working with whole cuts of meat, roasts and stocks
- Helping with purchasing and the seasonal menu
Duties in service
- Serving in the dining room, beer garden and banquet hall
- Serving drinks, especially draught beer
- Looking after regulars and private parties
What do inns expect?
Reliability and friendliness come first. German is important in service, as many guests are local. In the kitchen, experience with German or Central European cooking counts – many cooks from Romania, Italy and other countries bring similar techniques.
Working conditions
Inns often have fixed closing days and seasonal peaks, for example in summer or at Christmas. Many offer accommodation on site or nearby, plus meals, which makes a Gasthof attractive for staff who are new to Germany.
Gasthof jobs with AS-Gastro-Consult
AS-Gastro-Consult places cooks, kitchen helpers and service staff with inns, country inns and German restaurants across Germany.
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