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Ketschauer Hof
Incomparable
Take your time. Forget the world. Enjoy.
Hospitality is timeless within its historic walls. Historic architecture and modern interiors go hand in hand and give the luxury boutique hotel with its 18 rooms and junior suites an unmistakable charm.
Truly a gem, located on the Palatinate Wine Route, right in the heart of Deidesheim’s historic town center and yet not far from the vineyards. As soon as you step through the estate’s courtyard gate, you’re overcome by a sense of “arriving and feeling at home.” Nestled in the peaceful inner courtyard are Restaurant 1718, the gourmet restaurant L.A. Jordan***, and the beautiful garden.
Incomparable, this pleasure resort & retreat!
RECEPTION MANAGER FABIAN BAUMANN
…has been at the Ketschauer Hof since 2013
and is THE face at the hotel reception.
He knows the hotel like the back of his hand
and loves international guest contact.
As a true Palatinate native, he enjoys hunting in the Palatinate Forest
. At home, his son
and his dog keep him on his toes.
The Ketschauer Hof is - even in a large radius - a location that is unrivalled. In our private atmosphere, guests are overcome by peace and relaxation as soon as they check in. Simply having a good time with us is what I wish every guest I welcome here.
Team Reception
Fabian Baumann
Reception manager
…has been at the Ketschauer Hof since 2013 and is THE face at the hotel reception.
The Ketschauer Hof is - even in a large radius - a location that is unrivalled. In our private atmosphere, guests are overcome by peace and relaxation as soon as they check in. Simply having a good time with us is what I wish every guest I welcome here.
Karolina Hatzenbühler
Shift Leader
…moved to Ketschauer Hof directly after her apprenticeship in September 2023 and describes her arrival in the team as familiar and warm.
Promoted to Shift Leader in summer 2025, she has become an integral part of reception.
She has been dancing hip-hop in her free time for many years.
The reception stands for the first and last guest contact. Here we welcome you warmly and say goodbye until next time. A special guest contact with an echo.
Ann-Katrin Capilli
Receptionist
… has been a lateral entrant since March 2022
and with her charm has been an integral part of reception ever since.
She is currently working part-time because she also manages the “family” project
with two girls at home after her working hours at Ketschauer Hof.
I particularly enjoy working at Ketschauer Hof because we are a good team. The atmosphere is informal, the work is pleasant and the team spirit is simply friendly.
Anna Zech
Receptionist
Anna Zech has been part of our front desk team at the Ketschauer Hof since August 2025, having moved from Stuttgart to the Palatinate for the job. Our rolling vineyards and the cheerful, family-like reception team have made her transition particularly smooth. She was captivated by the special charm of this historic estate from the very beginning, and above all, the warm, personal connection with our guests is what makes her day-to-day life at the boutique hotel so unique.
In her free time, Anna likes to immerse herself in the world of video games or go on outings with her boyfriend.
I love it when I can put a smile on our guests' faces.
Monica Walter
Receptionist
After her training with us, her thirst for adventure and made her switch to the catering industry at BASF Ludwigshafen. We are delighted that she has been back with us since July 2023.
Her delicate personality is a bomb for the reception!
She herself loves working at Ketschauer Hof because she feels like she’s on vacation at work. “It’s crazy,” she says with a smile.
History is literally being written here. Not only because of the historic past of our hotel. Our guests tell us the best stories: they get engaged here, they get married here, they celebrate the summer party with us every year...
Victoria Ebenau
Apprentice hotel manager
A change of industry from the electrical trade to the hotel industry led the young woman to us. She started her apprenticeship at our company in summer 2024 and has since been able to gain gastronomic experience in two of our restaurants. Now that she has arrived at the Hotel Ketschauer Hof, she is getting to know all the important processes at reception.
The guest contact gives her great pleasure, she says with a smile. So it seems that this department is her so-called “bull’s eye”.
I feel at home in the reception team and am looking forward to what's next!
Markus Krämer
Chauffeur
…has been our company chauffeur since February 2023, while at the same time“taming” a 20-strong team in the gardening department at the Hornbach DIY store in Ludwigshafen.
In his free time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle and going to the gym.
As a chauffeur, I get to talk to lots of interesting people. All of them grateful for the service of being driven.
Martin Mitschke
Chauffeur
…has been part of the chauffeur crew since 2022 and has one thing above all else: great fun driving with us. After many years of driving abroad as a soldier, he is a professional behind the wheel. His main job is as sales manager of a marketing company.
The encounters with our hotel boxes are great fun. I look forward to every trip!
Wolfrad Scheuermann
Chauffeur
…has been part of the team since April 2022. As a retired police officer, he has found his part-time job as a chauffeur for our Hotel Ketschauer Hof and our restaurant L.A.Jordan, where everything fits: he enjoys the shuttle rides, appreciates the flexible working hours and describes the team as “enormously enthusiastic”.
In his free time, he rides his racing bike and
also does voluntary work in the cultural sector.
I think it's great to drive guests home and hear how enthusiastic they were about their evening at L.A. Jordan.
Team Housekeeping
Olga Gergely
Head of housekeeping
With a loving wink, you could say “our Olga is part of the inventory”. In fact, she has been decorating every room since 2012, and she does so with an emphatic thoroughness and love, as if it were her home. Her attentive eye for detail makes guests feel at home in their room.
She prefers to spend her vacations with her family in Romania. And going to the movies is her favorite way to unwind.
It is important to me that our guests feel comfortable with us and have a real "at home" feeling.
Leonie Wieck
Apprentice hotel manager
The young apprentice is currently in her third year in the “Housekeeping” department. It is the word “immaculate” that she uses several times to impressively explain the standards that a ready-to-occupy guest room at the Ketschauer Hof boutique hotel must meet, or to describe the finely detailed finesse and meticulous perfection of the housekeeping team in its work.
Olga Gergely has the patience of an angel. She teaches me to pay attention to the smallest details in our house.
Team Caretaker & technician
Dirk Mielke
Technical Manager of Ketschauer Hof GmbH
…has been part of the team since October 2025. Previously, he was responsible for an extensive technical area as head of building services in vegetable growing.
The flawless functioning of all systems and facilities is his main focus and the well-being of the guests is his top priority. As he travels a lot in hotels himself, he attaches great importance to reliable, modern technology and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. His aim is to make every guest’s stay as pleasant as possible.
In his free time, Dirk likes to go on city trips and also enjoys going to concerts and festivals.
I can't stand it when there are three different light bulbs on a chandelier.
Uwe König
House technician
… joined the team in February 2026 and takes care of the numerous daily repairs. His top priority is the hotel rooms – they should be ready for occupancy again as quickly as possible. As the master of light switches, curtain holders, light bulbs, air conditioning systems and much more, he is delighted when guests and colleagues breathe a sigh of relief after a repair and everything is back up and running again.
For him, the special thing about our hotel is the high standards of our clientele. Accordingly, we only use high-quality materials and components.
In his free time, Uwe “sets the tone”: he either plays in the shawm band of the Lingenfeld fanfare band or trains the Lingenfeld youth soccer team twice a week and accompanies them on match days at the weekend.
Working in this team is great fun. The high standards of our clientele are a new and welcome challenge for me.
Natenael Fesshaye
Gardener
…came to us as a refugee from Eritrea in 2017 and is the gardener of the house, the right hand of the house technician. He takes care of the park, the courtyard, the parking spaces.
In short: he’s the man who makes everything clear outdoors.
After the job, family comes first. He wants a secure future for his three children and his wife.
The Ketschauer Hof is my first job here in Germany, which means a lot to me. Even in difficult times - when my family was still in Eritrea - I always received support here.
Team Administration
Ralf Ole Leidner
Managing Director
…has been Managing Director of Ketschauer Hof GmbH since April 2022.
He sees himself as a host, a troubleshooter, but above all as a philanthropist.
Satisfied employees are his top priority. “Unconventional” say some, “courageous” say others.
He remains true to himself, has been in the business for far too long and knows that it is right to stay the course: “Happy guests come naturally when my employees are satisfied and happy.”
The Ketschauer Hof GmbH is so incredibly exciting and versatile in its overall offer, like no other hotel I know. I also have great employees, and I really enjoy my job here with them!
Tim Reuter
Asst. Hotel Manager
He has been with the company since 2014 and is the point of contact for guests and employees alike. His core areas are Reservations & Room Rates, Revenue & Yield Management, Controlling and IT.
As a native of Speyer, he enjoys jogging and looks forward to welcoming his wife Jenny and cat Tony home after work.
Our two hotels are incredibly versatile and unique. I am currently pushing ahead with digitalization so that guests can experience a modern "guest journey" from the moment they make their reservation until after their departure.
Nicole Hochgesang
Human Resources Manager
…the trained automotive saleswoman in the premium segment has been with us since 2022 via lateral entry. The “premium segment” has remained with her – but now in the hotel industry.
Solution-oriented in recruiting, cordial in initial contact, empathetic in all matters concerning employees and trainees. Her role at the hotel is an important piece of the puzzle for establishing and developing a corporate culture that stands for appreciation.
The "Personnel" area is exciting and responsible. I enjoy coming to work every day...it's not difficult with this breathtaking ambience!
Michelle Labisch
Personnel secretary
After a short parental leave, she is back, well structured and “on her toes” as we know and appreciate her, but now in the HR team! 🙂
She supports the onboarding of new employees, looks after our trainees in terms of report booklets, and so on and so forth…
She is delighted with her new start in the HR department, and Nicole Hochgesang is delighted with her colleague’s great support.
As a mom to my two little mice, I appreciate being able to work part-time. It's the perfect way to balance my job and family life.
Iryna Claude
Head of Accounting
…a numbers man through and through. That’s what it takes to precisely record the total monetary movements for a company like Ketschauer Hof GmbH and at the same time forecast further economic development. The trained financial accountant has been part of the team since 2019 and, with her meticulousness and passion for numbers, has become indispensable.
I am proud of my role at Ketschauer Hof. I really feel at home in this house with its good team spirit!
Saskia Unger
Employee in the accounting department
…has been “on board” at Ketschauer Hof GmbH since October 2024. She started in Events and has since “landed” in the Accounting department. Here she prepares the invoices for conferences or weddings taking place at our hotel, processes incoming invoices and supports her colleague Iryna Claude with her sleeves rolled up.
Otherwise, she enjoys riding her motorcycle, preferably on rides with the “riding Santas”, who are committed to the Sterntaler eV children’s hospice in Dudenhofen and for whom fundraising campaigns are truly matters of the heart.
I have found my place in the accounting department - in terms of content and people. Iryna Claude gave me a warm welcome, we are on the same wavelength and work hand in hand.
Team Marketing & beautiful things
Christine Rubick
Head of Marketing
…is, after 14 years in publishing , a career changer joined the hotel. With her eye for beautiful details, she has been responsible for the company’s comprehensive print and online communications since 2018. She values the great ideas that come from the team and loves to give them shape and bring them to life. That calls for words that resonate. Colors that make an impact. Images that speak to you. Paper that feels good to the touch.
The Best Ideas you’ll find it in nature, while running in the Palatinate Forest, on hiking trips with the family…
I see it as my mission to give this wonderful ensemble the space it deserves. It deserves to be seen by the world.
Nicole Maria Kapp
Social Media
The freelancer showcases the outlets of Ketschauer Hof – Hotel & Restaurant GmbH online and provides authentic and informative insights into the two hotels and a total of four restaurants.
Social media, fine dining, and the hospitality industry are her passions. With her many years of expertise in the high-end restaurant and hotel sectors, she is the perfect addition to the team and is committed to high-quality digital communication.
Working with friends—that’s exactly how collaborating with Ketschauer Hof GmbH feels to me. I’ve had a close connection with the company as a guest for many years, know many of the employees personally, and that makes it all the more wonderful for me today to be able to help promote the outlets to the outside world through social media.
Melanie Richter
Floral Design & Decor
…has been with the company since May 2023 and is responsible for all the beautiful items on tables, windowsills, and more—
—across all outlets.
As a certified herbal educator, she
feels at home in nature.
Mir macht es große Freude, dass ich mich hier selbständig arbeitend einbringen und entfalten darf. Mit meinen floristischen Werkstücken hinterlasse ich meinen "Fingerabdruck" , darauf bin ich stolz.
Birgit Jünger
Press Contact
The owner of juenger_media_ has been serving as the press spokesperson for Ketschauer Hof GmbH since January 2023. Thanks to this freelancer, there’s plenty to read about us in both print and online media.
The woman of words can also be a woman of action: In her free time, she likes to swap her pen for a paintbrush and other art supplies and spruce up your home.
The team spirit here is one of a kind—there's just a great atmosphere for everyone.
Barbara Wanner
Press Contact
As a true connoisseur, wine, fine dining, and everything that goes with them are deeply ingrained in her DNA. As an industry expert and networker, she focused on communicating culinary topics from an early stage. With her team at organize communications, she specifically handles communications for our 2-star restaurant L.A. Jordan, coordinating media contacts and visits as well as press releases.
Daniel Schimkowitsch has a style all his own that resonates deeply with me—and not just on a personal level. I find his cuisine to be groundbreaking, masterful, creative, and always with a touch of whimsy.