Team
„If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." What we can't do by ourselves, we can accomplish together. Here you can find out more about some people in our team and their personal attitudes.
Sarah
Sarah grew up between two cultures and has therefore always had a cosmopolitan personality. Accordingly, she discovered her passion for travelling to different countries and immersing herself in other ways of life and views at an early age, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of them. An apprenticeship in a lawyer's office then awakened her sense of justice. For which it is worth fighting. After several schools, she finally and successfully completed her law studies at the University of Lucerne. In the meantime, she successfully took over and ran her father's transport business.
As a result of that, Sarah takes care of all legal matters at Desta’s Coffee. She is manages the HR department passionately.
Cristina
“It is the lives we encounter that make life worth living.” (Guy de Maupassant)
Cristina attends grammar school. Despite her young age, she supports us in various matters (on the side) with great commitment and creativity. With her open mindset and her willingness to always learn new things, she brings a breath of fresh air to our team. Cristina shows how important it is to take on responsibility at an early age and to stand up for others.
Dominik
“Passion is what drives us to give our best time and time again.”
Dominik is an extremely dedicated and passionate person, especially when it comes to coffee. His love for coffee preparation is unsurpassed and he invests a lot of time and energy in discovering new preparation methods and flavours. In addition to his enthusiasm for coffee, Dominik is also a great sports enthusiast. He likes to spend his free time on his bike. But despite his many interests, the art of coffee preparation remains his number one passion. With his in-depth knowledge and dedication, he inspires not only coffee lovers, but also everyone who knows him.
Elia
“The greatest adventures are the ones where we help others and grow together.”
Elia is young, dynamic and full of energy. He is currently studying at the college of education and is preparing to inspire future generations. With his open-minded and warm nature, he is passionate about various social causes. Elia is always committed to enrich the lives of others. His exceptional latte art skills are impressive; he conjures up swans, horses and rabbits in the milk foam with ease. This skill not only delights coffee lovers, but also shows his creative side and his eye for detail.
Giannis
“The true art of living is to see the marvellous in the ordinary.”
Giannis, a hard-working Greek, has been living in Switzerland for four years and has developed remarkably and integrated well in this short period of time. Despite his impressive adaptability skills, he has retained his southern zest for life and the warm feeling of his homeland, the Greek island of Kea. Giannis brings the spirit and serenity of his island to his everyday life, making him a valued and inspiring member of our community. His ability to combine the best of both cultures enriches not only his own life, but also the lives of those around him.
Harlene
“Smile is the universal language that reaches all hearts.”
Harlene is a remarkable Filipina and mother who has established herself amazingly well in the world of coffee preparation. Despite being a professional newbie in this field, she has developed impressive skills through her quick thinking, curiosity and relentless learning. Harlene carries responsibility with ease and her infectious smile always lights up everyone around her. Her positive attitude and passion for coffee make her a valuable asset to our team and an inspiring personality.
Nadine
“Basically, it is always the connections with people that give life its value.” (Wilhelm von Humboldt)
Having grown up in St.Gallen and with roots in Argentina, Nadine was looking for an experience abroad to improve her language skills., after her commercial apprenticeship ended. She decided to go on a language study trip to Canada. After her return, she continued to feel the urge to change industries and graduated successfully from the hotel management school in Chur. It was there that she discovered her passion for the hotel and catering industry and for interacting directly with people. This passion led her to fly around the world as a flight attendant for 10 years altogether - travelling to many different countries. Her passion for coffee makes her a valuable asset to our team and an inspiring personality.
Yaelle
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Yaelle is a high school student and is also one of our "chicks", like Cristin. As a committed and responsible young woman, she supports us from time to time as a temporary helper. She is gaining her first experience in the working world and always shows a high degree of reliability and commitment. Yaelle brings a breath of fresh air and a positive attitude to our team, while at the same time gaining valuable insights into various areas of work responsibility.