The team at the Hotel Windschar in Gais near Brunico
Hospitality with passion
Have you ever wondered what it means to work at Hotel Windschar?
For all of us it means being part of a big family where we always help each other, smile and have fun.
Our passion for our work and our ability to put ourselves on the line are factors that characterise us and drive us every day to do better and better.
For those who don't know us yet, here's who we are!
- The Windschar Team
Reception
Julia
Julia is our front office manager. She lives with her family in Gais and has been working at the Windschar for five years. Julia is an open-minded and warm person and is always happy to help you with any questions you may have. In her spare time she likes meeting up with her friends.
Judith
Judith is a member of the reception team and this is her first season at Hotel Windschar. She is originally from Vandoies and enjoys reading and meeting friends in her free time. Another passion of hers is travelling.
Sabina
Sabina is originally from Tuscany, from Follonica to be exact. When she is not working at Windschar she likes to spend her time reading, embroidering and taking long walks in nature.
Gaia
Gaia works together with her colleagues at the reception desk. She is originally from Padua and in her free time she likes to draw and watch films. Her most distinctive passion is travelling.
Marketing
Lisa
Lisa was born in Brunico, the town where she at moment lives. She has a degree in Economy and Trade and during the 2019 she graduated in Marketing and Communication. At Windschar is responsible for Sales&marketing and social media. Lisa has a passion for fashion.
Kitchen
Alex
Alexander is our chef de cuisine who conjures up treats for the eyes, nose and taste buds using every trick in the book. He has been working his magic in the Windschar kitchen for more than 10 years and pursues his credo: farm regionally, harvest seasonally and refine with fresh herbs. Alex lives with his family in Gais and has a cat.
Claudio
Claudio is our sous chef and together with the kitchen team he prepares delicious dishes every day. A passion of Claudio? Without a doubt photography.
Armando
Armando works with the team in the kitchen. He is originally from Roma but lives in Gais. In his free time he divides between his many passions. He loves sports and playing the guitar. Armando also likes wine and is in fact a sommelier.
Fabio
Fabio is our pastry chef. He is originally from Pavia but lives in Brunico with his fiancé. When he doesn’t prepare delicious cakes he loves to work out and in particular he likes running.
Fabiola
Fabiola welcomes you with a warm smile at the breakfast buffet and spoils you with scrambled eggs and freshly made crêpes. Born in Chile, she followed her great love to Gais 27 years ago. In her spare time she likes to go for long walks with her four-legged friend or to explore Northern Europe.
Gaz
Gaz is originally from Albania but lives in Campo Tures with his wife and son. During his free time Gaz likes to cook or work out in the gym.
Vladan
Valdan has been part of the kitchen team for several years now. He is originally from Serbia and prepares fantastic breakfasts at the Windschar Hotel. When he is not spending time in the hotel, he likes to take long walks in nature.
Service
Sieglinde
Our Sieglinde, affectionately called Siegi by everyone, ensures a good mood within the service team. The sensitive waitress anticipates your wishes and spoils you with every trick in the book. Siegi comes from Gais and enjoys her free time most with wellness and walks.
Petra
Petra devotes herself to preparing delicious coffees and cappuccinos with a lot of love and devotion every morning. She lives in Bruneck with her husband and their little son and prefers spending her free time in the mountains or on the slopes.
Giulio
Giulio has been part of our service team from four seasons and cares for the weel-being of our guests in the Kronplatzstube. He lives with his family in Riscone and has two passions: on one hand, he loves to explore our beautiful mountains and on the other hand, he adores spending time with his two beloved grandchildren – Matheus and Sofia.
Geza
Geza is our favourite Hungarian waiter. He has been working at the Windschar for 14 years and has returned to us this season after a short break. He is a passionate chess player and likes to watch football matches in his spare time.
Silvia
Silvia is one of our waiters and lives in San Giorgio. When she's not working at the Windschar she takes care of her 2 children aged 4 and 8. During her free time she loves to take long walks.
Ivana
Ivana is originally from Bosnia Erzegovina, but from many years she lives in Molini di Tures. At Windschar she takes care of the service. Ivana has a passion in literature. When she doesn’t work she spend her time reading.
Salvatore
Salvatore is a member of the lounge team and this is his second season at Windschar. He is originally from Sicily, but lives with his family in Chioggia. Salvatore has two children whom he loves very much. One of his passions? Football!
Franz
Franz is part of our service team and is very popular with our guests thanks to his humorous manner. The native Bosnian has been working in South Tyrol for 8 years and uses every free minute to put on his hiking boots and explore our beautiful mountains!
Marion
Marion is in her first season here at the Windschar hotel, but everyone already loves her. With her smile she always transmits a positive energy. She lives in Gais and in her free time loves to dance and listen to good music.
Beauty
Xhoana
Xhoana has been part of our spa team for four seasons and is specialized in cosmetic treatments. She has also the diploma of the unique Haki method, thanks to which she will help you to leave everyday stress behind. Her family is originally from Albania but she was born and raised in Castelrotto, a beautiful town on the Alpe di Siusi. "Joy" always spreads good mood, loves good food and relaxes with yoga and meditation.
Julia
Julia is part of our SPA team and has golden hands for massages. She is a globetrotter who is always on the lookout for new adventures. Her favourite destinations include Africa and Cuba. The little amateur photographer takes countless pictures during her travels. When she is not on the road, she lives in Teodone with her husband.
Housekeeping
Elisabeth
Elisabeth is our chambermaid in house Hermine. Together with Mary, she makes sure that our dear guests feel completely at home. Elisabeth was already at the Windschar as a young girl. Today she is the proud mother of two daughters, has her own farm and loves planting and nurturing flowers and herbs in her garden.
Mary
Mary is our chambermaid in house Hermine. She has been working at the Windschar since the 90s and has witnessed how it has developed from a pizzeria to a wellness hotel. The proud grandmother of five grandchildren from Ahrntal loves spending her free time on two wheels or with her four-legged friend.
Adriana
Adriana is our floater who replaces the chambermaids on their days off and helps Monika wherever she is required. Born in Serbia, she has been living with her family in Bruneck for 26 years and loves the magical mountains. In her spare time Adriana indulges her creative streak and decorates her home with a lot of love.
Margith
Margith has been with us for several years and, together with her colleagues, takes care of the rooms. She lives in Gais and has three children. In her spare time she likes to read good novels.
Marina
Marina is our chambermaid in the Landhaus. She always greets you with a smile on her lips and enjoys doing her job reliably. Marina has two daughters aged 27 and 28. Her greatest passion is reading and she is most fascinated by Russian, Romanian and Italian literature.
Justina
Justina is part of the housekeeping team. She comes from Poland, bus lives in Gais with her fiancé. Justina has two children: a girl and a boy. During her free time she loves go riding and play tennis.
Sladana
Sladana is originally from Croazia and this is her first season at Windschar. At the moment she lives in Monguelfo and her passion is drawning. During her free time she makes sport and loves reading.
Natasa
Natasa is our housekeeping at Sylvia House. She is originally from Croatia and during her free time she likes to read, listen to good music and go out with her friends.