Francesco De Bartolomeis has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Alpina Gstaad
The Alpina Gstaad is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesco De Bartolomeis as the hotel’s new Executive Chef, set to join the team during the summer of 2026. He succeeds Martin Göschel, who will depart at the end of this winter season after many successful years leading the property’s acclaimed culinary team.
Originally from Abruzzo in Italy, Francesco De Bartolomeis joins The Alpina Gstaad with a wealth of experience from some of Europe’s most celebrated kitchens. With his Italian roots and known for his pure, intense flavours and contemporary cuisine, Francesco De Bartolomeis combines Mediterranean creativity with a distinctive personal touch. His culinary style focuses on outstanding ingredients and seasonal produce, uniting technical rigour with a warm, generous spirit that makes guests feel instantly at home.
From the summer season 2026, the restaurants Martin Göschel and Monti will be reimagined and unveiled later in the year, with a particular focus on shared, experience‑driven dining formats and internationally renowned residency concepts. At the Japanese restaurant Megu, the culinary direction will remain under Tsutomu Kugota.