IN DETAILS

Blandine

Gahimbare

General Manager

With a solid financial background and experience in project management, Blandine is the beating heart of our hotel.

Mother of three children and eldest of our team, she establishes a climate of family trust, encouraging everyone to express themselves and innovate.

Her caring leadership forges a fulfilling environment, radiating positivity to our customers.

Olivier Baermann

Managing Director, Executive Chef

Olivier Baermann “BOSS”, who benefits from extensive experience in the field of high-end hotels, was born into a family deeply rooted in the world of gastronomy. Her father, a renowned chef at a five-star hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland, had a significant influence throughout her life. Olivier has always strived to achieve excellence in all aspects of his work, whether in the kitchen or in customer service.

Olivier subsequently co-managed his family's Michelin-starred restaurant, La Grappe d'Or in Lausanne as well as the second restaurant La Petite Grappe, a journey which sharpened his skills and made him a simple and approachable professional. His approach to hospitality, like that of his father, is based on reality and humility.

Recently, Olivier embarked on a new adventure: opening, operating and giving soul to the beautifully renovated Burundi Palace Boutique Hotel in Bujumbura, Burundi.

CHEF ZABRON

Head Chef

Chef Zabron has over 20 years of experience in the best hotel in Bujumbura....

CHEF MICHEL

Second Chef

Chef Michel has been acting as a private chef and in most the top restaurants and hotels in Burundi ...

JULIENNE

Cook

Julienne has been working in various places preparing all types of cuisine

RIZIKI "Bijoux"

Kitchen Aid & Cleaner

Riziki...

JOSELYNE

Kitchen Aid & Cleaner

Joselyne ...

BELYSE

Waitress

Belyse ...

KEVIN

Bartender

Kevin is a telecommunications IT specialist.

With more than 10 years experience behind the Bar, he dreams of becoming an international Bartender.

He likes to listen to the customer, even if it means concocting a tailor-made cocktail. (shh, don’t tell the Boss)

SOLANGE

Cashier - Headwaitress

Solange has studied hospitality in tourism management in Kenya.

She lives her dream as she found this job opportunity after having finished her University.

She likes to be kind to the customers and always showing a beautiful smile.

INNOCENT

Purchase and Logistic Manager

Innocent has more than 16 years experience as a logistic and purchase Manager in various industries.

His ambition is to contribute to the expansion of Burundi Palace Boutique Hotel.

ARLÈNE

Waitress

Arlène ...

EDDY

Waiter

Eddy ...

THIERRY

Waiter

Thierry is 24 years old and has a degree in hospitality.

He wants to be as involved as possible in the company and climb the hierarchy.

His dream is to become a Businessman

URCILLE

Housekeeper

A child teacher by training, Urcille has the ambition to one day run her own business. However, her current passion is ensuring the comfort and well-being of our hotel guests. Urcille describes herself as a perfectionist in this area.

She poses a charming challenge to all our customers: spot an ill-fitting sheet, a stray piece of dust or an object that is out of place. The first to report such a discovery to the manager will be invited by Urcille to a dinner, on her account.

EVELYNE

Housekeeper

With a degree in environmental sciences and three years of valuable housekeeping experience, Evelyne is the rising star of our housekeeping team.

Sensitive to the needs of our clients, particularly those affected by allergic reactions to dust, she demonstrates meticulous attention to every room.

Her commitment to the well-being of our clients is a testament to her dedication and passion for her profession.

Her ambitious objective? Becoming a housekeeping manager.

CHANTAL

Laundry

Meet Chantal, whose essential mission is to ensure that the hotel staff is always impeccable and that the sheets sparkle with cleanliness. She is the reason why you will always come across neatly dressed employees.

Affectionately nicknamed “Miss Clean”,

Its essential contribution ensures that the first impression, as well as every moment spent with us, is synonymous with freshness and cleanliness.

ORLY

Receptionist

Orly ...

GHISLAINE

Receptionist

Ghislaine ...

PHANUEL

Driver

Phanuel is a formal bus driver and ...

BLAISE

Bouncer

Blaise ....

ALOISE

Bouncer

Aloise studied business administration and management.

He enjoys his job as a security/bouncer.

Being part of security does not mean violence when we act, above all, it’s about understanding the customer that they’ve had a long day and want to spend a good time in our establishment.

Most of the time we will resolve our conflicts through words. I am responsive and act rapidly.

JEREMY

Houseguard & Maintenance

Jeremy ...

DIDASSE

Houseguard

Didasse ...

OSCAR

Houseguard

Oscar called "Chinois" ...

ROXELLE

Waitress

Roxelle studied accounting and later reconverted in marketing.

This job teaches her to be patient and kinder to people ;-)

Her tip is to have a keen sense of observation to satisfy the customer as much as possible, even if it means memorizing the regulars' choices, and saving them time when they place the order with tailor-made suggestions.