MASSIMO NAVA Massimo grew up in Como, Italy and although he left for Germany and then France as a young man, he maintains close ties to his roots. He often takes his wife and children to this beautiful part of Italy for holidays and to visit family. In 1988, at age 20, Massimo took a job in Lugano and in 1990 arrived in Gstaad for the first time, beginning with a position at the Rialto as barman. He soon fell in love – not only with the area, but with a very spirited
and pretty young woman. Their romantic wedding was, naturally, held on Lake Como, but they decided to settle and bring up their two lively daughters in Gstaad. When the Hotel Bellevue re-opened its doors in 2002, Massimo took over as Chef de Bar, advancing to Maître D within just two years. When he was hired away to the Olden in 2005, a perfect accord seemed to take
place, and Massimo has been an integral team member ever since As Maître D, Massimo is also in charge of the famous Olden Bar and the celebrated winter restaurant ‘La Cave’. His welcoming smile and friendly personality have won the Olden many loyal customers. They come back with friends and family to celebrate events and birthdays in ‘La Cave or ‘the Bar’ relying on Massimo’s talents to create a successful evening.
Where tradition begins Hotel Olden ll Promenade 35 ll CH-3780 Gstaad P +41 33 748 49 50 ll F +41 33 748 49 59 info@hotelolden.com ll www.hotelolden.com
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