Biography
MARIE GERBER
Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne
Marie Gerber has been serving as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne since the end of 2024. With over a decade of experience in high-end gastronomy and numerous international awards, she has already made a name for herself in the industry.
Her career has taken her through some of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Most recently, she worked as Operations Manager at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, where she managed the Lakeview Lounge, the bars, and room service. Before that, she played a key role in shaping the bar culture as Bar Manager at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne and as Manager of Bar & Lounges at The Chedi Andermatt. Under her leadership, innovative cocktail concepts were developed, exclusive spirit selections were expanded, and service standards were elevated to a new level.
Marie Gerber’s exceptional achievements have been recognized with multiple awards. Among her most notable honors are the titles: "Best Hotel Bar Swiss Bar Awards" (2024, 2021), "Bar Manager of the Year" (2022, Bilanz Magazine), "Falstaff Bar Guide – Host of the Year" (2020). Her awardwinning cocktail creations and visionary hospitality concepts have made her one of the most sought-after experts in bar management.
In addition to her expertise in fine dining, Marie is distinguished by her strong leadership skills. She is known for her talent in inspiring teams, fostering talent, and enforcing the highest service standards. She has successfully prepared numerous young professionals for international cocktail competitions and has developed internal training programs to continuously enhance the excellence of her teams.
As Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Marie Gerber continues to develop the culinary offerings at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne and sets new standards for gastronomic excellence. Her goal is to further establish the resort as one of Europe’s leading gourmet destinations and to delight discerning guests from around the world with innovative concepts.