The team at the Hotel Windschar in Gais near Brunico
Hospitality with passion
Have you ever wondered what it means to work at the Windschar Hotel?
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
The Happy Boss
Ella
Naturally shy of people she does not know, Ella adores her owner and the whole Kronbichler family.
She loves to spend her afternoons in our arms and receive all the attention she can get.
She loves to sleep under the reception desks, resting her snout on the feet of our colleagues.
She has several nicknames: Elli popelli, Ellina, Dumbo.
What does she like best? Ham.
Reception
Julia
Julia is our front office manager. She graduated from hotel management school and for the past seven years she has been working at the Windschar, our hotel in Gais. She is always available and has a big heart. Julia lives in Bruneck and in her spare time she likes to go out and meet with her friends.
Judith
Judith is a member of the reception team and this is her seventh season at the Windschar Hotel. She is originally from Vandoies and in her free time she enjoys immersing herself in a good book and hanging out with friends. Another passion of hers is travelling to discover new places.
Volodymyr
Volodymyr is a member of the reception team and he is originally from Ukraine. One thing is for sure: Volodymyr has a lot of passions. Most of all he loves literature and spends a lot of time reading, sometimes listening to some nice classical music. Moreover, he enjoys being outside, surrounded by nature or comfortably seated in a chair at the cinema.
Karin
Karin is part of the reception team. She lives in Molini di Tures, and her greatest passion is traveling, which is why she is often on a plane exploring the world.
Claudia
Claudia lives in Prato, in Tuscany, together with her daughter Bianca. Her interests include cinema, reading, and writing. Her big dream is to return to New York for a trip. She loves immersing herself in new stories and cultures.
Lucia
Lucia, originally from Abruzzo, worked for many years in Val di Fassa and now lives in Brunico with her partner. She is passionate about horror films and books, tattoos, astrology, and Robbie Williams' songs. She relaxes by walking in the woods and wishes to try paragliding.
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.
Roman
Roman has been a member of the kitchen team for the past six season. He has two sons with whom he spends his spare time and one of their favourites activities is hiking in the mountains. His greatest passion is cooking.
Elyas
Elyas, our skilled pastry chef, delights the palate with exquisite sweets and finds inspiration in the harmony of music and the magic of films, offering him a well-deserved break from creativity in the kitchen.
Kamila
Kamila is originally from Slovakia and she’s part of the kitchen team. One of her passion is literature but she also enjoys sports and listening to music too.
Mihai
Mihai is originally from Romania and this is his fifth season at the Windschar Hotel. One of his greatest passions? Traveling! He spends a lot of his free time with his beloved family.
Beatrice
Beatrice, a Tuscan, arrived at Windschar after various experiences. She loves walking, drawing, and spending time at the sea. Her passion for art and nature accompanies her every day.
Mohamed
Mohamed, a valuable member of the kitchen team, hails from Tunisia and, in his leisure time, enjoys the company of friends and gets carried away by the magic of music that fills his soul.
Jaffar
Jaffar is originally from Pakistan, where his family lives. His main passions are cricket and cooking. He loves preparing traditional dishes from his country.
Service
Giulio
Giulio is a member of our service team that manages the Restaurant. He is originally from Ostuni but he lives in Gais. Giulio has always had a great passion for literature but in his spare time he also likes to travel. Moreover, he is an expert in wines and spirits: if you need a suggestion, he is the right man for the job.
Gianluca
Gianluca works with his colleagues at the restaurant, and with them he manages the Florian Stube. Precision and a lot of experience allow Gianluca to do his job with great professionalism. When he can, he spends his time hunting or taking care of his land in his beloved Calabria. He also enjoys speed and has a passion for sports cars.
Davide
Davide, Sardinian, is here with his wife Laura who carefully takes care of our rooms. He has international work experience having worked in France, Germany, and Switzerland. In his free time, he loves fishing and enjoying the tranquility of nature. His passion for the sea always accompanies him.
Guglielmo
Guglielmo comes from Ischia and has worked with us for fifth seasons now. He loves working with people and knows how to entertain guests every night at the bar. His hobbies are gardening and antiques.
Salvatore
Salvatore is part of our service team and this is his third season in Hotel Windschar. He has 2 children and he loves spending time with them. His greatest passion? His motorbike! Making long road trips is the thing he enjoys the most.
Graziano
Graziano comes from Calabria and this is for him the third season by us. He works as a waiter in our restaurant room and he is very helpful with everyone. When he’s not working, he also likes to hang out with his friends.
Luca
Luca is originally from Puglia and is part of the dining room team. He is passionate about Caribbean dances and Latin American music. In his free time, he enthusiastically engages in various sports.
Stefano
Stefano takes care of the restaurant along with his dining room colleagues. When he is not working, he loves dedicating himself to reading and gardening. One of his dreams is to travel to South Africa to visit his brother.
Beauty
Xhoana
Xhoana has been in charge of our spa for nine seasons and she is specialized in cosmetic treatments. During the treatments, her skillful hands will help you to leave stress of everyday life 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 with her golden hands she gives amazing massages. She is a globetrotter who is always on the lookout for new adventures. Among her favourite destinations there are Africa and Cuba. During her travels she dabbles in amateur photography taking countless pictures. When she is not on the road, she lives in Teodone with her husband.
Michaela
Michaela is part of the “Bella & Serena“ beauty and Spa team. She lives in Gais with her family and they love spending time together. She likes swimming but mostly she loves shopping.
Verena
Verena, from Vandoies, loves to explore the mountains through long treks, immersing herself in the pristine nature. Her culinary passion drives her to experiment with new cuisines, including Indian, Italian, and vegetarian. When not outdoors, you'll find Verena engrossed in a good book.
Housekeeping
Elisabeth
Elisabeth is our chambermaid in house Hermine. He ensures a pleasant stay for our guests by cleaning and tidying up the rooms with the passion of those who love their job. Elisabeth started at the Windschar many years ago, she took a break when her kids were born, but when they grew up, she decided to come back to work with us. She loves gardening and she use her spare time taking care of her plants and flowers.
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.
Tania
Tania is originally from Moldova but she lives with her family in Bruneck. When she is not at work she spends her time reading.
Laura
Laura passionately takes care of the rooms in the Main House. She is of Sardinian origin and now lives in Gais with her husband Davide who takes care of our dining room. She loves reading and following TV series.
Natalia
Natalia, of Ukrainian origin, has been living in Calabria for several years and has a daughter named Anastasia. She loves sports and dreams of visiting Australia. Her life is a mix of new adventures and memories of her homeland.
Adelina
Adelina passionately dedicates herself to taking care of the rooms. Every day she strives to offer a welcoming and comfortable environment to our dear guests. She lives in Brunico with her beloved family.