Chef
Johannes von Siebenthal
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Stühlingen, Germany
i. Biography
The Climb
The work of a sous-chef depends on repetition, timing, and control, and Johannes von Siebenthal held that post at Boutique-Hotel Alpenrose in Schönried, Switzerland until 2024. In that kind of kitchen, the brief is simple: keep the line steady, keep the plates clean, and keep pace with service. Executive Chef at Gasthaus Schwanen is the clearest statement of that progression. Johannes von Siebenthal now carries the broader duty of setting a kitchen’s tone while holding onto the discipline that earlier roles demand. The title marks authorship, but it also means order: translating place, tradition, and season into a working kitchen language that reads as immediate and welcoming.
Today
Regional Black Forest country cooking is the center of the brief here: direct, hearty, seasonal, and rooted in the rural cooking register named for the house. Johannes von Siebenthal works within that frame at Gasthaus Schwanen, where the cooking leans on clarity rather than ornament. The style favors foods that belong to the region and the season, with technique used to sharpen the expression rather than obscure it. At Gasthaus Schwanen, that house register gives the kitchen its identity. Johannes von Siebenthal treats seasonality as a practical guide and hearty fare as something that can still be handled with restraint. Regional Black Forest country cooking, in this setting, is not presented as a concept but as a working style: local, legible, and anchored in the rhythm of the place.
Recognition
Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition places Johannes von Siebenthal within a framework that values consistency and character as much as price point. For a kitchen defined by regional rootedness and a direct register, the distinction reads as a straightforward acknowledgment of execution. It sits naturally alongside a career shaped by disciplined progression and a clear sense of place.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Johannes
What is Johannes von Siebenthal's current role?
As of 2026, Johannes von Siebenthal is Executive Chef.
Where did Johannes von Siebenthal work before?
Johannes von Siebenthal's earlier career included Boutique-Hotel Alpenrose and Boutique-Hotel Alpenrose.
What recognition has Johannes von Siebenthal received?
Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024).
