i. Biography
At The Glass Garden in Salzburg, the cooking is modern but still carries the weight of origin. Simon Wagner, a native of Carinthia, leads the kitchen there, shaping menu variations such as 1350 and the Vegetarian Mönchstein Menu. The work feels measured rather than showy, with a clear respect for where the food comes from and where it is going.
Today
He serves as Executive Chef at The Glass Garden in Salzburg, Austria. His cooking there is described as modern cuisine that does not forget its roots, a line that fits the two named menu variations tied to the restaurant: 1350 and the Vegetarian Mönchstein Menu. Those menus give a clearer shape to his approach than any general label could, because they show how he carries his style through specific dishes and menu forms.
Career - Executive Chef — The Glass Garden (2024–present) - Chef — Landhaus Bacher, Wachau - Chef — IGNIV by Andreas Caminada, Bad Ragaz - Chef — Schloss Schauenstein
Signature
Simon's signature dishes include Vegetarian Mönchstein Menu.
Recognition
His clearest markers at the restaurant are the menu variations 1350 and the Vegetarian Mönchstein Menu. Both sit within the same kitchen language: contemporary, grounded, and attentive to origin.
FAQ What is Simon Wagner's current role? As of 2026, Simon Wagner is Executive Chef. Where did Simon Wagner work before? Simon Wagner's earlier career included Landhaus Bacher, IGNIV by Andreas Caminada, and Schloss Schauenstein. What is Simon Wagner known for? Modern cuisine that does not forget its roots.
