At Hochland, people come first.
We combine our passion for high-quality products with an open, respectful corporate culture where working together is a pleasure. Team spirit, creative freedom, and the courage to break new ground define how we work together.
Why Hochland?
As one of Europe’s leading cheese manufacturers, we offer you a stable, international work environment with plenty of room for ideas and growth.
- The stability and values of a successful family-owned business with nearly 100 years of experience.
- An international environment with more than 6,300 employees at 16 locations worldwide.
- Plenty of room for your own ideas and the opportunity to help shape Hochland’s success.
- Diverse development opportunities in an ambitious and growing company.
Would you like to help shape our success?
Then join our international team!
The People of Hochland and Their Stories
Want to know what it’s like to be part of the Hochland Group? Employees from different departments and countries share personal insights into their daily work and explain what makes working at Hochland so special.
Marketing Manager
Product Developer
Production Machine Operator
Maintenance (Electronics) Technician in Engineering
Sales representative
Materials Preparation Staff
Packaging worker
Shift Supervisor
laboratory technician
Logistics and Demand Planning Staff
Our values unite us around the world and form the foundation
of our success.
Trust, mutual respect, and open communication are the hallmarks of our daily interactions.
We empower our Hochlanders to take on responsibility and contribute their ideas. We view challenges as opportunities for growth. Our “Winning Culture” thrives on teamwork, joy, and respect.
Our Values in Detail
The Values Booklet provides further insights into the values and their significance for leadership and collaboration.
Working at Hochland – More Than Just a Job
At Hochland, a wide range of exciting career opportunities await you around the world – whether you’re interested in production, R&D, marketing, sales, quality management, laboratory work, people management, procurement, IT or many other areas.
Hochland as an Employer – The Numbers Speak for Themselves
6,313
Employees Worldwide
8
Countries
16
Locations Worldwide
>60
Nationalities
35%
Women in Leadership Positions (as at December 31, 2025)
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FAQ
In addition to our headquarters in Germany, we have a presence in seven other countries: Poland, Romania, Russia, France, Spain, the United States, and Australia. We have a total of 16 locations in these countries.
Hochland has more than 6,300 employees worldwide. With over 2,300 employees, Germany is the company’s largest location.
The Hochland Group comprises several companies that operate internationally:
- Hochland SE
- Hochland Deutschland GmbH
- Bonifaz Kohler GmbH
- Hochland Natec GmbH
- Fromagerie Henri Hutin S.a.r.l.
- Hochland Española S.A.
- Hochland Polska Sp. z o.o.
- Hochland România Srl
- Hochland Russia OOO
- Natec USA LLC
- Natec Australia Pty Ltd.
In addition, the Hochland Group brings together a variety of well-known brands, including:
- Hochland
- Almette
- Patros
- Grünländer
- Gervais
- Valbrie
- Valbon
- Fetaxa
- Simply V
Through these companies and brands, we are represented internationally in many countries and offer a wide range of cheeses and vegan alternatives, as well as machinery for the food industry.