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 four 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.
Ivo
Ivo is part of the reception team and is in his first season at Windschar. He lives in Predoi with his wife and 7-year-old son. In his spare time he loves to do different sports: mountaineering and climbing are only two of the different activities he practises.
Marketing
Claudia
Claudia comes from Tuscany and has lived with her family in Gais since 2013. She studied media sciences and journalism at the University of Florence and is now the assistent to the management and together with Lisa, she takes care of the hotel’s marketing and social media. Claudia loves the cinema and sport, but her greatest passion is and remains football.
Lisa
Lisa was born and lives in Brunico. She graduated in Economics and Business at the University of Verona and in 2019 she completed her studies with a Master's degree in Marketing and Business Communication also in Verona. At Windschar she deals with Marketing&Sales. Lisa has always had 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.
Armando
Armando works with his colleagues in the kitchen. He's originally from Rome but lives in Gais. In his spare time he shares his many passions. He loves football and fishing, but also likes to play tennis. He has a passion for motorcycles. Armando also likes wines and is a sommelier.
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 24 years ago. In her spare time she likes to go for long walks with her four-legged friend or to explore Northern Europe.
Fabio
Fabio is our pastry chef. He is originally from Pavia but lives in Brunico with his partner. When he doesn't bake delicious desserts he loves to exercise and particularly loves running.
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.
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.
Giulio
Giulio has been part of our service team for two seasons and cares for the well-being of our guests in the Kronplatzstube. He lives with his family in Riscone and has two great 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.
Petra
Petra devotes herself to preparing delicious coffees and cappuccinos with a lot of love and devotion every morning. She lives in Brunico/Bruneck with her husband and their little son and prefers spending her free time in the mountains or on the slopes.
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 3 and 7. During her free time she loves to take long walks.
Beauty
Xhoana
Xhoana has been part of our spa team for three 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/Dietenheim 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 Valle Aurina/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 Brunico/Bruneck for 23 years and loves the magical mountains. In her spare time Adriana indulges her creative streak and decorates her home with a lot of love.
Marina
Marina is our maid on the floors of the main house. Smiling, helpful and kind, she does her work with pleasure and reliability. She has two daughters aged 26 and 27 and her greatest passion is reading, she loves Russian, Romanian and Italian literature in particular.
Justina
Justina is part of the floor maid team. She's originally from Poland, but lives in Gais with her boyfriend. Justina has two children: a girl and a boy. In her spare time she loves to go horseback riding and play tennis.
Sladana
Sladana is originally from Croatia and this is her first season at Windschar. She currently lives in Monguelfo and her greatest passion is drawing. In her spare time she plays sports and loves to read.