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

PHILIPP ECK

Extremely conscientious and with a dedication to the smallest details in order to perfect the overall picture, Philipp has been presenting our house to guests for over 10 years.

Assistant 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.

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.

Restaurant Manager

Leandro Sutter

Courteous and considerate, Leandro hails from the Appenzell and delights in making sure our guests feel well looked after.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Cédric Brantz

A trained Chef who engages with his expertise, dedication and precision, Cédric, remains calm at all times. Is this a result of his passion, ice bathing?

Executive Chef

André Kneubühler

Drawing on his wealth of experience in gourmet cuisine, André has rung in an exciting new era of gastronomy at THE OMNIA. With passion, creativity and a focus on sustainability, he delights with dishes of veritable culinary poetry.

His talent was quickly honored: The GaultMillau Guide 2025 named him “Discovery of the Year” and rewarded his performance with 17 points.

Executive Sous-Chef

Benjamin Anderegg

With lots of passion, dedication and attention to detail Benjamin has cooked his way into the hearts of our guests. Having spent his ski holidays here as a child, he knows Zermatt like the back of his hand.

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.