WE ARE FAMILY!
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Hotel Riederalm is opening its own art gallery – a project close to our hearts, inspired by our heritage and our love of good food. Through striking images and the stories that have shaped our hotel, it brings the Herbst family’s history and passion to life.
The Herbst family – your hosts
Friedl & Elfriede Herbst
Andreas & Andrea Herbst with Juliana, Laurenz & Frida
Thomas Herbst
Andreas Herbst
Member of JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs
His awards include
4 Gault&Millau toques (the “dahoam” restaurant, 2025)
1 MICHELIN Star & a MICHELIN Green Star for sustainability (the “dahoam” restaurant, 2025)
Ljubica Filipovic
Head Housekeeper
With us since 1994
Ljubi has been part of Hotel Riederalm since 1994: first as an assistant cook for 14 years, then as the person who keeps everything spotless and in order.
When the hotel opened in 2007, she trained as a head housekeeper and took charge of the housekeeping team.
Whether during major renovations or in the day-to-day work with her team, Ljubi’s dedication, high standards and organisational skills help our guests feel completely at home.
We simply couldn’t do without her!
Sanja Pejic
Deputy Head Housekeeper
With us since 2018
Sanja has been a valued member of our housekeeping team and Ljubi’s right-hand woman since 2018.
As Deputy Head Housekeeper, she combines dedication, organisation and an eye for detail to make sure everything at Hotel Riederalm is spotless and ready for our guests.
From room checks and team coordination to unexpected challenges, Sanja plays a big part in making every stay comfortable.
She keeps everything running smoothly, with warmth and care.
Fernando Fanaro
Maître d’hôtel & Sommelier
With us since 2007
Fernando has been the face of our restaurant team since 2007 – a natural host with warmth, charm and a fine appreciation of food and wine.
The Herbst family first met him when Thomas was on a placement at Hotel Krallerhof, where Fernando was Restaurant Manager.
In 2005, he shared his expertise as a wine representative at Hotel Riederalm’s first speciality food weekend.
When the hotel opened, Fernando became a permanent member of the Riederalm family.
He leads our restaurant team with skill and warmth, and is a trusted adviser and dear friend to our guests and the Herbst family alike.
His wine recommendations? Second to none.
His hospitality? One of a kind.
Kurt Zehentmayr
Head Chef
With us since 2009
Kurt has been an essential part of our Genusswerkstatt kitchen since 2009. As Head Chef and Andreas Herbst’s right-hand man, he keeps the kitchen running smoothly with his experience, precision and reliability.
The Herbst family had worked with Kurt on various events long before he joined us, from the ski season opening to the Beard Olympics.
Today, he is far more than a valued colleague: he is someone the kitchen team can always count on, and a dear friend of the Herbst family.
Reinhard Bauer
Sauna Master & Hiking Guide
With us since 2021
Reinhard has been helping guests unwind as Hotel Riederalm’s Sauna Master since 2021. His weekly sauna programme, with varied sauna rituals and body scrubs, offers plenty of moments to relax and recharge.
Reinhard feels just as at home outdoors as he does in the warmth of the sauna. As a hiking guide, he takes our guests to some of Leogang’s most beautiful spots and shares his enthusiasm for the region.
Spa relaxation and time in nature – all the better with Reinhard!
Stefan Posch
Head Chef since January 2025
With us since 2021
Stefan has been leading the Genusswerkstatt kitchen at Hotel Riederalm as Head Chef since January 2025.
He joined our Good Life team in 2021 and quickly became a valued member of the kitchen, thanks to his skill, creativity and understanding of exceptional food.
With dedication and an eye for detail, he makes the most of outstanding regional ingredients and keeps dining at Hotel Riederalm at the highest level.
A head chef with a passion for fresh ideas.