The Alpina Gstaad has announced the appointment of Francesco De Bartolomeis as the hotel’s new Executive Chef.
De Bartolomeis is set to join the team during summer 2026, succeeding Martin Göschel, who departed at the end of the last winter season after many successful years leading the property’s acclaimed culinary team.
Originally from Abruzzo in Italy, De Bartolomeis joins The Alpina Gstaad with experience from some of Europe’s most celebrated kitchens.
Known for pure, intense flavours and contemporary cuisine, he combines Mediterranean creativity with a distinctive personal approach.
His culinary style focuses on outstanding ingredients and seasonal produce, bringing together technical rigour with a warm and generous spirit designed to make guests feel at home.
“I am honoured to join The Alpina Gstaad at this exciting moment. My ambition is to express the beauty of simplicity through honest flavours and precise craftsmanship that speaks to both emotion and a sense of place. I am excited to shape a cuisine that is international in outlook while offering an atmosphere that feels relaxed, welcoming and deeply comforting,” said Francesco De Bartolomeis.
From the summer season 2026, the restaurants Martin Göschel and Monti will be reimagined and unveiled later in the year.
The refreshed culinary direction will place particular focus on shared, experience-driven dining formats and internationally renowned residency concepts.
At Japanese restaurant Megu, the culinary direction will remain under Tsutomu Kugota.
“We would like to sincerely thank Martin Göschel for his outstanding contribution to The Alpina Gstaad and for the many memorable culinary moments he has created for our guests. With Francesco De Bartolomeis, we are now opening a new chapter. His personality, international experience and clear culinary handwriting make him perfectly aligned with our house and with our philosophy of artistry and warm, personal hospitality that allows guests to feel completely at ease and truly belong,” said Nadine Friedli, General Manager, The Alpina Gstaad.
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