New tenant in Züfle: Jochen Leukart brings a breath of fresh air to smooth!

New tenant in Züfle: Jochen Leukart brings a breath of fresh air to smooth!

Glatt, Sulz, Deutschland - On July 1, 2025, a change of tenant in the hotel restaurant "Züfle" in Glatt, Sulz, took place. Norbert Stockhus takes over the management of the traditional house, which has existed since 1895. The official opening with invited guests is planned for July 5, 2025, which further increases the anticipation for the new developments in the "Züfle". The company is continued as a GmbH by Jochen Leukart, who has been the managing director of "Hotel Züfle GmbH" since July 1, 2020. This is reported by the Black Forest Bote .

Leukart, who is 41 years old and originally comes from Benzenhausen near Rangendingen, had previously headed the “Momentum” restaurant in Sulzau. He emphasizes his passion for the gastronomy and the cooking, which caused him to swing the wooden spoon even during his time in the “momentum”. Leukart's previous experiences in gastronomy and his career as a management consultant have accompanied him to this new challenge in the "Züfle".

A traditional house remains

The hotel restaurant "Züfle" has a total of 20 rooms, three apartments, two suites, a restaurant area as well as a wellness area and two conference rooms. The takeover by Leukart was regulated as part of a purchase contract with the previous owners, Volker and Marie Bertram, whereby a purchase option is planned. The “Züfle” menu will remain unchanged, but various themed evenings are planned to offer the guests new culinary experiences.

Leukart plans to take over the existing staff of 13 employees, including two chefs. It also attaches great importance to regional orientation and the use of sustainable products in the kitchen. These approaches are in accordance with its previous philosophy in gastronomy and its vision for the "Züfle", which is considered an established restaurant in the region.

to remain true to his roots, Leukart already has the takeover of the "Züfle" in view when he visited the house and immediately fell in love with the charming atmosphere. For example, one of the most proven gastronomic companies in Glatt will remain a trusting point of contact for connoisseurs, which will address both the local population and tourists.