New Executive Chef at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel: Manuel Tumler takes over

He is a chef and host by passion. Born in South Tyrol, he was quickly drawn to Switzerland after completing his apprenticeship in his home region – specifically to Küsnacht on Lake Zurich – before meeting his future mentor and head chef, Salvatore Frequente, just a few months later in December 2020 at the Hotel Giardino Mountain in Champfer. He subsequently followed him to both the Giardino Ascona and the Guarda Val in Lenzerheide. Since June 2023, he has been supporting Salvatore Frequente in various roles at the Tschuggen Collection – both at the Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona and at the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz – and has served as Executive Sous Chef at both establishments since November 2024.

Manuel Tumler is now moving from Lake Maggiore and the Engadin to Schanfigg, where he will take over as Executive Chef in charge of the main kitchen at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel. Together with Marco Campanella – who has been awarded 2 Michelin stars and 19 Gault Millau points – he will be responsible for the culinary direction at the eponymous hotel within the Tschuggen Collection.

Manuel Tumler succeeds Uwe Seegert, who was in charge of the culinary operations at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel for a total of 15 years. “We are delighted to have Manuel Tumler, a passionate and highly talented professional, at the helm of the kitchen at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel. He has been part of the Tschuggen Collection for several years now and shares our commitment to the highest quality as well as our dedication to sustainability,” said Silvana and Ingo Schlösser, hotel management at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel.

About the Tschuggen Grand Hotel
Perched at an altitude of 1,800 metres, this is a true haven of tranquillity. The 128 rooms and suites of this five-star hotel offer unrivalled views of the Arosa mountains. The interior design, as colourful as it is surprising, is the work of interior designer Carlo Rampazzi. The 5,000 m² Tschuggen Bergoase, designed by star architect Mario Botta, offers four floors of sensational design and wellness experiences of the highest calibre. The Tschuggen Grand Hotel is also the only hotel in Switzerland to have its own mountain railway, which takes guests exclusively to the hiking and winter sports area in less than four minutes (ski-in/ski-out). The hotel offers a varied culinary experience across four restaurants, featuring wholesome, market-fresh and regional cuisine as well as haute cuisine. The gourmet restaurant La Brezza has been awarded 2 Michelin stars and 19 GaultMillau points. Inspired by the fascinating landscape surrounding its hotels, the Tschuggen Collection has also created a holistic holiday experience with ‘Moving Mountains’ – with the aim of boosting vitality, rediscovering nature and celebrating life. The Tschuggen Grand Hotel is a Leading Hotels of the World property and a member of Swiss Deluxe Hotels. Further information is available at www.tschuggen.ch


Contact:
Constanze Märzheuser, Director of Public Relations
Zeltweg 7, 8032 Zürich, Schweiz
Tel. +41 44 576 92 92
c.maerzheuser@tschuggencollection.ch

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