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Our team

As is so often the case in the restaurant business, the recipe is: it's all about the right mix! That's why we are particularly pleased that our restaurant employs such a diverse range of personalities – in the kitchen, behind the bar and at the tables. What we all have in common is that we do our jobs with a great deal of fun and total commitment. And this is what our colourful bunch looks like:

Alexander Stauder

Host

From career changer to passionate host: our landlord took the plunge into the catering industry by chance - but has never regretted it. Today, he uses his heart, humour and witty remarks to ensure that guests and team feel completely at ease.

Iris Stauder

Style Manager

With an unerring eye for detail and a love of beauty, she is responsible for ensuring that our food not only tastes good, but also looks good. Her signature style is evident in every corner – charming, loving and unlike anything else to be found in Vienna.

Georg Strassnig

Managing Director

Originally from Carinthia, he found his calling in our traditional Viennese restaurant. He keeps track of everything when things get busy and ensures that everything runs smoothly around the clock with a steady hand.

Tobias Prenner

Restaurant Manager / Sommelier

Despite his dual role, he is always in a good mood – as befits a head sommelier and cellar master. He also demonstrates his talent as the man behind our in-house brand. However, he is not only passionate about distilling schnapps, but also about everything to do with good wine, fine vintages and happy guests.

Matthias Kranner

Restaurant Manager / Sommelier

It is important to him that every detail is perfect – from the welcome to the last shot. That's why he is rightly called Mister 100%. And here's another impressive figure: he knows every one of the more than 7,000 bottles in the house.

Matthias Schicht

Head Chef

Here to stay: He began his career in Michelin-starred restaurants and has been the creative force behind our kitchen for 15 years now – we couldn't imagine life without him. He manages to strike the perfect balance between home cooking and fine gourmet cuisine. He is also indispensable because he not only cooks up a storm, but also has a big heart for the team.

Dana Grosschaedl

Senior Sous Chef

The next member of the team, who has been the backbone of the kitchen for 15 years. Over the years, he has progressed from top apprentice to top chef to senior sous chef. Known throughout the establishment and team for always being ready to listen and lend a helping hand.

Thomas Kruder

Sous Chef

Ein Heimkehrer, der die Lehre bei uns absolviert hat und dann in Schweizer Toplokalen gezeigt hat, was der draufhat. Bringt nun neben Schweizer Präzision auch frische Ideen mit in die Küche.

Andreja Varga

Chef de Rang

Like many of her Croatian compatriots, her warmth and hospitality are innate. Her experience and charm make her an important part of our service team.

Natalie Hruba

Restaurant Manager / Sommelière

She guides our guests to their tables and through each wine list with competence and good humour. In short: a ray of sunshine who fits perfectly into the team.

Martin Kulmhofer

Chef de Rang / Maître de plaisir

Not every restaurant has a maître de plaisir who is actually a pleasure to deal with – but we do. Our Styrian roots may have something to do with that.

Dominik Kawa

Chef de Rang

Nothing fazes Dominik. He is the proverbial reinforcement of our service team, which ensures smooth operations and satisfied guests.

Matyas Kolics

Demi Chef de Rang

A host straight out of the textbook, because he doesn't do things by halves: fully committed to providing the best service.

Dinka Gusic

Mise en place / Office

Thanks to her versatile skills, she handles placement as well as office organisation and accounting. In other words, she always has a smile on her face and keeps the place running smoothly.

Denis Stojanovic

Apprentice Food and Beverage Attendant

One of our restaurant specialist apprentices is Denis – committed, curious and more than ready to put theory into practice.

Luka Maksimovic

Apprentice Food and Beverage Attendant

Luka is already a naturally sensitive host who wins people over with his charm and smile, which rarely fail to have an effect.

Sanjay M. Pillai

Student

What would we do without student assistants! Sanjay supports us with his intelligence and social skills alongside his AI studies.

Sreenandana Achanmadathil

Student

Sreenandana also studies AI, but she scores points with us for her naturalness. Quick, focused and always friendly, she is a real asset to the team.

Emir Gusic

Mise en place / in-house Technician

Yes, we do have certain family ties. Just like his wife Dinka, he is another soul of the house.

M-Tammam Alwily

Chef de Partie / Chef Saucier

A fixture in kitchens for many years:
M-Tammam is more resilient than almost any other – and when it matters, the mincer runs at full speed.

Ramona Moloman

Chef de Partie / Garde manger

She brings enormous skill to our kitchen, along with structure and pace. She teaches our apprentices one of the most important recipes for success in the catering industry: perseverance!

Stefan Pieczara

Entremetier

Vienna, Tyrol, Vienna – he not only brings sufficient experience to the table, but also the calmness needed when things get heated in the kitchen.

Akon Shifat

Entremetier

Always ready, always reliable, a true kitchen original. We wouldn't want to be without Akon's dedication and commitment for a second.

Valentin Hartl

Apprentice Pastry Chef

Still in training, but already well on his way to becoming a sugar artist. We won't reveal here whether he's ‘a real sweetie’ in private, but in any case, thanks to his desserts.

Vladimir Balashov

Apprentice

Vladimir is further proof of the diverse talents in our team – thanks to a great deal of passion, the next generation is growing up here.

Kawa Samilah

Kitchen Assistant

As a kitchen assistant, Kawa is right in the thick of things and part of our international kitchen team. Here, we cook, season and laugh together.

Basit Khan

Kitchen Assistant

Reliable and quick – when there's an emergency, he's there: in addition to his master's degree, he's also a master at jumping in to help.

Shah Mazar

Kitchen Assistant

A student in real life, but our wild card in the kitchen – flexible and ready to help when urgent assistance is needed.

Rashal Bro

Kitchen Assistant

We do a lot by hand, but of course we can't do without machines entirely in a restaurant kitchen. And Rashal is our secret master of the machines!