Many minds, one shared goal

Mother of Victoria and Sebastian, devoted hostess and connoisseur of all things nice. The early years were hard when Elisabeth took over the Steinbock at the age of 20, but she knew in the depths of her being that this hotel is something special. Not just because of its history, but above all because of the people who visit the Stube and the suites. Her fine sense of beauty and sensitivity to the wishes of her guests have made the Steinbock what it is today: A place to live the good life.

Inspired by the most beautiful mountains in the world and with no intention of settling for anything less than the very best, the young chef from Völs has always felt that he wanted to make his mark in life. He came to the cooking profession by sheer chance, and haute cuisine has been part of his life ever since. René has learned a lot at home and abroad; he competed and won against the best apprentices at WorldSkills Italy 2020 in Bolzano, and has been head chef at the Steinbock since October 2024. In keeping with his own personal philosophy: “Be better today than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today,” he infuses his colleagues with his youthful ambition and immense passion for the culinary arts.

True to the motto “A job half done is as good as none,” the dependable Stube manager leaves no task unfinished. Although some of her workmates may find her to be a stickler for perfection, life never gets boring when she’s around. With unfailing constancy, she ensures that her guests - and their wine pairings - are well tended. She knows the Steinbock wine cellar like the back of her hand and always sees the bigger picture, even when she’s out hiking the Alpine pastures.

The work’s too hard, the day too long? Not for this young power woman. Giving up would never even cross her mind, and her teammates know it. When it comes to making sure that her guests are happy, she has no time to mince her words or hold her patience. And she puts every bit as much zeal into her hobbies. When Sophia climbs, she always goes a bit further than her comfort zone and driving a car is so much more than just a way of getting around – she loves it!

One final inspection of the suites. Are the sheets pulled tight, is everything in its place? Monika takes a conscientious approach to her work, has a slight tendency towards perfectionism and loves the variety of her job; this, no doubt, has something to do with her team workers, who she is always happy to help - even with hiking or cycling tips for the weekend, if they ask. “Tomorrow you will be your thoughts of today,” is her own personal motto.

She’s always the first one to wake the Steinbock up in the mornings. Breakfast fairy and long-term all-rounder, she makes sure that late risers wake up to the smell of coffee, eggs and freshly baked bread. Her easy-going, friendly, sociable nature plays its role too, and her colleagues always feel comfortable around her, impulsive and stubborn though she may be at times. To this, the self-assured Judith responds with brevity: “Don’t worry about what other people think of you.”