In this week’s staff spotlight, we’re introducing Vanessa Gleffe, our talented F&B Breakfast Supervisor at Karma Bavaria!
Having started as an apprentice 8 years ago, Vanessa has been an integral part of the team, bringing warmth and expertise to the heart of Bavaria – Let’s get to know her a little…
Hi Vanessa! If you could have breakfast with any historical/famous figure, who would it be and why?
I would love to have breakfast with Sylvester Stallone. For me, he is a living example, that you can achieve everything if you don’t give up and fight for what you want.
As an F&B Breakfast Supervisor, you must have seen some interesting morning habits. Are there any memorable or quirky guest breakfast preferences you can share?
Yes, it’s right. You can really say: “different country, different manners”. While some guests smack their lips loudly and slurp because they like it, I see restraint and hesitation at other tables. Others use their cutlery, and others truly eat with their whole body – I find it interesting!
However people enjoy their food is perfectly fine, because we bring everyone from all over the world together and that’s exactly what I love.
Congratulations on marking 8 years with us at Karma Bavaria – what is your favourite aspect of working here?
Thank you! The reason I’ve been here for 8 years is because of the connection to my colleagues. I can proudly say that there is definitely only one team like us – They are the best!
What do you like to do in Schliersee and beyond in your free time?
In my free time I always spend time with my family. No matter whether it’s a nice walk by the lake or a trip by train to Munich, Augsburg or Ulm, for example – It never gets boring!
What’s a typical Bavaria dish you encourage our Members to savour?
I always recommend a nice white sausage for breakfast, because you have to “zuzeln” it. This means you remove the skin from the white sausage. Together with a nice pretzel and sweet mustard (and if you like… a delicious wheat beer with it) – Yummy!
Although Karma Bavaria is fabulous to visit all year round, which is your favourite season?
Personally, I love Autumn because most of the time we have a “golden October”. It’s not too cold or hot and looks fantastic when the leaves shine in the most vibrant colours. It simply invites you to take a short hike or sit outside with your loved ones and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
If you could switch jobs with someone else at the resort for a day, who would it be and Why?
Since I already know all the departments through my training here at Karma Bavaria, I don’t have a specific department in mind. But, if I could imagine someone working as me for the day, I would choose Detlef from the maintenance department.
Thank you Vanessa – we loved Karma Bavaria when we were there in October 2023.
We noted how Vanessa worked the floor effortlessly as we enjoyed breakfast.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We have passed this onto Vanessa and look forward to welcoming you back very soon