New Executive Assistant Manager

Engelberg, 11. March 2025 - Michéle Müller is taking on the role of Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Food & Beverage at Kempinski Engelberg. In future, she will be responsible for the strategic development and operational excellence of the entire gastronomy. 

Michéle Müller took over the management of the kitchen brigade as Executive Chef in 2021 before being promoted to Director of Food & Beverage in 2023. In this role, she was responsible for a team of 50 and for the gastronomic direction of the Kempinski Engelberg. 

In her new position as Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Food & Beverage, she will remain responsible for the F&B area and will also take on more comprehensive strategic responsibility, more tasks for the commercial management and cost control of the hotel and will deputize for General Manager Andreas Magnus. 

He is delighted with the new personnel development: “We are proud that Michéle Müller is taking on this key role and is now also bringing her gastronomic experience to the commercial area,” says Andreas Magnus. “With her business acumen, she will help to further consolidate the strategic vision for the Kempinski Engelberg.” 

In kitchens around the world 

Michéle Müller has traveled far and wide out of passion for her profession. The Berlin native worked as Executive Sous Chef for the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin and for other restaurants and hotels in Italy, Ireland, Qatar and Abu Dhabi - experiences that still influence her work today. “My many years of experience in top international hotels and restaurants have had a lasting impact on my view of culinary excellence and guest service. Working in the most diverse cultures in the world has shown me how important it is to combine quality, innovation and authenticity.” 

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About Kempinski Palace Engelberg 
Raw luxury - the new Kempinski Palace Engelberg is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, not far from Lucerne (www.kempinski.com/engelberg). After five full years of construction, the palatial building high up in the mountains was re-opened in June 2021 and re-interpreted for the next generation as a unique hotel reminiscent of the Belle Epoque era. In harmony with nature, history and the modern era, the building is something truly special in its environment. As the first and only international five-star superior hotel in the largest winter and summer holiday destination of Central Switzerland, Kempinski Palace Engelberg is a retreat for all seasons. The historical building was famous far beyond the borders of Switzerland as far back as more than one hundred years ago when successful Engelberg hotelier, Eduard Cattani (1841 – 1908), commissioned his brother, architect Arnold Cattani (1846 – 1921), to design and realise the hotel. In 1904, it opened under the name of Grandhotel Winterhaus thereby setting the cornerstone for today’s building. After extensive renovations and combined with the new five story hotel, it now forms one perfect architectural unit. The 129 rooms and suites feature state-of-the-art facilities and offer a unique view of the breathtaking mountain landscape. Culinary variety is provided by the Cattani Restaurant which offers a brasserie concept, The Palace Bar with its Habanos Cigar Lounge, the Wintergarden, and, in the winter, the cosy Chalet Ruinart. An unparalleled, round 880 sqm rooftop spa with an infinity pool and a panoramic view of the mountains, a Kids Club and a modern events area with nine rooms as well as an entertainment area, the listed Kursaal*, for up to 1000 guests round off the varied offering. The hotel is easily reached year-round by car, train or via a 75-minute drive from Zurich Airport. 
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*The Kursaal is managed by Kursaal AG Engelberg (www.kursaalengelberg.ch). This company is not part of Kempinski Palace Engelberg – Titlis Swiss Alps. 

About Kempinski Hotels 
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 28 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. 

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