Battle for the best talent

Hundreds of vacancies at food discounters

Hofer, Lidl and Penny attract new starters with more money and lots of extra benefits.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/stock.adobe.com)

Food discounters have experienced a real boom in the last two years. Consumers have flocked to Hofer, Lidl and Penny stores due to rising prices. As a result, the chains are expanding and looking for hundreds of employees. The "Krone" asked what job opportunities are currently available and what the companies are offering applicants.

Starting salaries of 2400 euros, flexible working time models in combination with attractive salary packages or benefits, bonuses and financial social services: The food discounters are currently outbidding each other to attract the best employees. We show who offers which salaries and extra benefits and what prospective employees can do to get a job.