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 the Jagdhaus Eiden

Your advantages

Being fit is rewarded

We subsidize the gym membership contract. For more information, please contact the personnel office at 04403/698193.

Accommodation in our staff hotel

Our employees have the opportunity to stay at our staff hotel “Meerblick” at a reasonable price and only a few meters away from their workplace (subject to availability).

staff parties

Once a year, we hold a party for and with all our employees.
Whether it's Ms. Menke as the star guest, the party bus, the hunting lodge Oktoberfest, cowboys and Indians, every year the employee party has a different theme.

Fair Job Hotels

Founded in June 2016 by 15 leading hoteliers and industry partners, Fair Job Hotels is a community of values whose mission to this day is to continuously improve our industry. Through binding standards and values. Mutual appreciation and a respectful relationship between all parties involved set the course for long-term satisfaction and a sustainable improvement in image.

The goal of Fair Jobs is to create common and binding values and groundbreaking standards for interaction in the hotel industry. They are convinced that a trusting relationship characterized by respect and attention forms the effective basis for authentic hospitality and successful hospitality products. To ensure the future success of the hotel industry, they therefore focus on our employees and their concerns. They are the key to our success and our greatest asset. Promoting and challenging them in a fair manner strengthens the entire industry and our mutual appreciation."

Fair Jobs training calendar (bookings only possible through the personnel office)

training courses

In-house training: In-house training on various topics related to the hotel and restaurant industry is provided for all trainees and other interested employees at Jagdhaus Eiden.
Romantik seminars: The Romanticism Cooperation offers seminars and staff training courses in all areas. These take place on a regular basis.
FWGN seminars: We are a member of the FWGN (Förderverein zur Weiterbildung des gastronomischen Nachwuchses e.V., Association for the Further Training of Young Gastronomic Talent). This association offers seminars, training courses, further education, and study trips on a wide range of topics for owners, master craftsmen, trainers, skilled workers, trainees, and specialist teachers. The FWGN also organizes its own competitions, where participants can win a variety of titles, experiences, and prizes.

Thanks to these training courses and seminars, it never gets boring here, because you never stop learning.

Advantages of working at a romantic hotel

Hotel stays at other Romantik Hotels at discounted employee rates *
Special rates at Romantik Hotels also for “Friends & Family”*
Special rates with selected partners of Romantik Hotels & Restaurants

* (valid for a maximum of two people and two nights, upon request and subject to availability)

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

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

Janina Bruns : Front desk manager - 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."

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."