Working in the family-run hotel in Bad Zwischenahn

Career at Jagdhaus Eiden

Working where others go on vacation... What could be more beautiful? The 'Residenz,' owned by the zur Brügge family in its fourth generation since 1902, has its own small beach and is situated in an idyllic, 10-hectare park landscape. The lovingly landscaped, well-maintained gardens, the many romantic forest paths with their large, old trees, the expansive meadows – here, nature captivates in every season.

In the 1,500 m2 EidenSpa, our guests relax fantastically. In the gourmet restaurant Apicius as well as in the hunter's and fisher's nooks, they enjoy culinary delights at a high level. Our team lives the enthusiasm for Jagdhaus Eiden in all areas of our family-run 4-star superior resort. We, as the zur Brügge family, work in the business ourselves and always have an open ear for guests and employees. We are a team, and you can feel it.

Employees at Jadghaus Eiden

Benefits to you

Keeping fit is rewarded

We subsidise your gym contract. More information is available from the HR office on +49 (0) 4403/698193.

Accommodation in our staff hotel

Our employees have the opportunity to live inexpensively and only a few metres away from their workplace in our employee hotel “Meerblick” (depending on availability).

Staff parties

Once a year we have a party for and with all employees.
The employee party has a different motto every year – including Miss Menke as the star guest, the party bus, Jagdhaus Wiesn, cowboys and Indians.

Training courses

In-house training: In-house training takes place on various topics related to the hotel and catering industry for all apprentices and other interested employees at the Jagdhaus Eiden.
Romantik seminars: The Romantik Cooperation offers seminars and staff training from and in all areas. These sessions take place regularly.
FWGN seminars: We are a member of the FWGN (Association for the Advancement of Training in the Gastronomic Next Generation, registered association.) which offers seminars, training courses, further education and study trips for owners, master craftsmen, trainers, skilled workers, apprentices and specialist teachers in a wide range of subject areas. In addition, the FWGN organises its own competitions where you can win various titles, experiences and prizes.

These training courses and seminars ensure that you will never be bored working with us – because you never stop learning.

Advantages as an employee in a Romantik Hotel

Hotel stays at other Romantik Hotels at discounted employee rates*
Special conditions in Romantik Hotels also for “friends & family”.*
Special conditions with selected partners of Romantik Hotels & Restaurants

* (Valid for max. two persons and two nights, on request & subject to availability)

What can we offer that other hotels may not be able to offer/have for their guests?

What can we offer you that other hotels cannot offer their employees?

For apprentices at Jadghaus Eiden

Additional benefits during your apprenticeship

Azubiweb

All apprentices are given free access to the Azubiweb website, a learning game or exam trainer. Here you can test your own knowledge via a range of different multiple choice questions.
You can compete in challenges against other apprentices and even win a prize every month.

Apprentice car / apprentice of the month

Hard work pays off! – Our apprentice of the month who earns this title through outstanding performance is given the use of our apprentice car, a VW UP! for one month.
In addition, there is an extra payment of €120.00 gross – what a great incentive!

Personal mentor during the apprenticeship

From the start of your apprenticeship, an apprentice from a higher apprenticeship year will be on hand to provide guidance and answer questions.
At the same time, all the other staff members always have an open ear.

Trainers/apprentices

We firmly believe that there needs to be a balance between trainers and apprentices in order to be able to teach apprentices what they will need later in their professional life.

Apprentice exchange

Within the framework of the cooperation within the Romantik network, there is the possibility of exchanging apprenticeships with another apprentice anywhere in Germany for a week.

Apicius gourmet restaurant

As an apprentice in the professions of chef, hotel specialist and restaurant specialist, you will have the opportunity to work in our Apicius gourmet restaurant. Prestige gastronomy – a range of options are available at the Michelin-starred Apicius.

Wealth of expertise

In the kitchen, for example, you learn how a whole deer is butchered, we work with fresh fish that is delivered whole and then processed, so you learn the working stages from scratch. In the restaurant, you have a real wine professional at your side with sommelier Marco Scheper. You, too, can benefit from a wealth of expertise gathered over 100 years. On 2 May 1902, Johann zur Brügge and his wife Marie Hemmjes opened the inn Zur Erholung, which has developed over the years into today’s Jagdhaus Eiden. Some of our former apprentices are now top managers of large hotel chains or have their own hotel or restaurant business.

Good career development prospects

As a rule, more than 80 percent of our apprentices are taken on by us after their training – and who knows, maybe you will find yourself in a management position after just a few years of professional experience... Or you can climb the career ladder with one of our colleagues in the Romantik network throughout Europe.
We are also open to continuous professional development and our employees are constantly educating themselves in all areas in order to meet the highest standards.

Janina Bruns : Front desk manager - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Mirko Hellbusch : Purchasing and IT - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Thomas Eilers: Head Chef - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Jennifer Wöhrmeyer: Human Resources Manager - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Alexandra Grendel : Housekeeping Manager - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Marco Scheper : F&B Director and Sommelier - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Gerd zur Brügge junior : Management - Romantikhotel Jagdhaus Eiden

Janina Bruns

Front desk manager

"Have you ever answered the phone with 'Romantik Hotel Jagdhaus Eiden' at home?"

"Yes, I think at least 10 times."

"Do you dream at night about room occupancy, room changes, etc.?"

*laughs* "Yes, that happens to me sometimes. During stressful times, I even talk about it in my sleep."

Torit Kunze

Financial Management

"Do you dream about numbers at night?"

*laughs* "No, at night, I process emotional things that occupy my mind."

"At home, do you always have everything organized and in control?"

"Privately, I am organized, yes, but not completely structured. Many things happen spontaneously and at short notice, and that's good! However, I don't like to give up control, so yes, I have control over everything." *laughs*

Mirko Hellbusch

Purchasing and IT

"Have you become addicted to shopping?"

"No, not quite yet. However, you do have to be careful not to buy 200 bottles of wine at home, just 2."

"Have you ever fallen victim to a computer virus in your private life?"

"No, thankfully not. I'm very careful not to click on unfamiliar links, etc., both at home and at work."

Thomas Eilers

Head Chef

"You are married and have three children. Are you also the head chef at home?"

"At our home, we have an equal 'kitchen management,' and we prefer to cook together."

Jennifer Wöhrmeyer

Human Resources Manager

"Do you often switch to 'job interview mode' in private conversations and ask friends interview questions?"

"That doesn't really happen to me, but I do analyze people more since I work in recruiting and question certain things."

"Do friends and acquaintances frequently ask you to take a look at their resumes?"

"Yes, constantly. It happens very often. I've even thought about starting my own business." *laughs*

Alexandra Grendel

Housekeeping Manager

"When you go on vacation in a hotel, do you inspect the hotel room as you do at the Eiden, or can you simply relax?"

"No, I can usually always relax. Occasionally, I check if the dust has been wiped. I might think, 'what kind of carpet do they have here,' or when I go out to eat, I observe the decor."

"How clean is it at your home?"

"I would say it's like here at the Romantik Hotel Jagdhaus Eiden. When I have guests, they always complain and ask, 'does it have to be like this?'"

Marco Scheper

F&B Director and Sommelier

"Have you tried every wine on our menu?"

"Almost, that will take a few more years. I'm especially looking forward to our most expensive 5000 Euro wine..."

"Do you also drink cheap wine from the discount store in private, or does professional honor not allow it?"

"I tried, but after 2 bottles (given the prices, you have to drink more), I never felt particularly good afterward. So, I've steered clear of that."

Gerd zur Brügge junior

Management

"What is it like growing up in a hotel?"

"For me, growing up in a hotel was normal. Some things bothered me, and others I found very positive. The advantages include always getting good food and being surrounded by so many young people. And of course, gaining a connection to the hotel and gastronomy industry, and thus to our parents' profession, through smaller tasks. I sometimes found it disturbing that we had less privacy than perhaps in a private household, but that is certainly also because Eiden was both home and workplace for my parents. My parents had little time for us, but in the little time we had, we always did a lot. Overall, I really enjoyed being a hotel kid, as it was often very exciting."