We are here for you

“Welcoming guests is not a profession, it’s a passion!” Christian Eckert, Managing Director, sets the example by demonstrating this credo daily. An attitude that is reflected among our 50-odd staff members and forms a familiar bond, inspiring our dedicated personnel to extend a warm and professional welcome to you.

Managing Director

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Dedicated to this establishment, his team, his guests and acting as a mentor, friend, and host, he always maintains a fine balance between continuous presence and space-giving distance.

Christian has been presented with the prestigious award “Hotelier of the year 2023” from the branch association HotellerieSuisse.

Deputy Managing Director

Anna Kurth

Commitment, reliability, and dedication – these outstanding qualities along with Anna’s continuous good-humor and her charming Bernese accent make every day a brighter day at the hotel.

Front Office Manager

Simon Bergemann

A true genius at organizing, Simon, longstanding member of the front office, is always happy to ensure our guests’ every wish is fulfilled.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Torben Dirsat

Torben and his amazing sense of direction ensure that you will never get lost. Hailing from Berlin, this football enthusiast is equally popular among guests and coworkers.

Assistant Front Office Manager

Esther Simon

With her calm and warm manner, Esther Simon brings a sense of serenity and trust to every moment. Thanks to her keen understanding of people, her positive energy and her impressive composure, she effortlessly creates unforgettable moments for our guests. Her strong sense of duty and her natural attentiveness make her a valued host through and through.

Executive Housekeeper

Armanda Moreira de Sousa

After seven years it is impossible to imagine the lodge without Armanda. Any challenge is mastered with reassuring calmness and her ability to create space for our guests’ individual wishes.

Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Susana Mota

Passionate about travelling to faraway destinations; focused, reliable, and efficient, Susana ensures order in the microcosm of THE OMNIA.

F&B Manager

Cédric Brantz

The trained chef from Belgium impresses with his wealth of experience, sense of duty, precision and inner calm. As a charming host with a keen sense for wine, he ensures enjoyable moments and satisfied guests.

Assistant F&B Manager

Dana Grünenfelder

With a smile that brightens the day, Dana Grünenfelder brings warmth and good cheer to the Mountain Lodge every day. With her warm and cheerful nature, this native of Eastern Switzerland is a true hostess. Thanks to her extensive expertise and keen understanding of people, she effortlessly creates unforgettable moments for our guests.

Executive Chef

Markian Barmettler

With his many years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Markian Barmettler shapes the kitchen with a steady hand and great passion. His journey took him from Lake Lucerne through the Bernese Oberland to Zermatt, where he now sets culinary trends as executive chef. As an extremely flexible and consistently guest-oriented host, no effort is too great for him when it comes to creating special moments of enjoyment. His level-headed nature is complemented by a charming sense of humor that is appreciated by guests and staff alike.

Executive Sous-Chef

Valentin Schmid

Valentin Schmid lives out his passion for cooking with great curiosity and enthusiasm. Open-minded, humorous, and always curious, he thinks outside the box. On his travels around the world, he gathers inspiration, which he brings into the kitchen with creativity and joy.

Head of Technical Services

Vasco Rodrigues Figueiredo

Year in, year out, behind the scenes Vasco works tirelessly in his exact and precise manner to ensure that all the cogs of THE OMNIA run smoothly. After more than eight years with us, he knows every nook and cranny of our house.