Our team

I took over the kitchen of the Wine Terrace as Head Chef in the spring of 2024. In a short time, I’ve managed to build a very strong, stable team. Together, we aim to bring the classic flavors of the good old days to life on every plate using modern culinary techniques. It’s very important to me that every guest - from the first to the last - receives the same high quality. When creating dishes, I’m inspired by the flavors of my childhood, so I can pass on a piece of the atmosphere of family meals.

When I was a child, my mother spent a lot of time in the kitchen; heavenly aromas filled our home. Family Sunday dinners, with four or five different dishes—even then, I knew that this could bring a huge smile to people’s faces. Perhaps that’s what always motivated me: the feeling that one day I, too, would be able to provide such an experience for others. Hospitality isn’t always easy, but with the right humility, attentiveness, and love for the profession, it can be an excellent long-term relationship. The best part is seeing a guest leave with a smile, because we know the message we wanted to convey was successful.

I became interested in the hospitality industry as a career when I was young, and since then I have worked my way up the ranks step by step. I believe in continuous improvement, which is why I regularly pursue further training so that I can always deliver the best possible service. My passions are gastronomy, Lake Balaton, and the world of wine. That is why I joined the Wine Terrace team in 2025 - because I feel I can truly thrive here. I enjoy working within transparent systems, and it is especially important to me to build a cohesive team and ensure that our guests leave not only satisfied but enriched with lasting memories.

Ambrus joined our team in 2018, as the successor of RITECZ János, who produced wine until 2017. He introduced new colour and new style into our wines. This young winemaker has an extensive knowledge of biochemical and microbiological processes (he even teaches the subject), and is one of those few exceptional artisans able to captivate an audience with their tales. He gained national renown through his work in his wine cellars in Badacsony, and we are extremely glad that he joined us.

Locals are enamoured with the vineyard of Petrányi Pince in Szitahegy. This is mainly thanks to MOLNÁR Zoltán, who coordinates vineyard-related tasks, and who has been a pillar of our team since the very beginning. The fate of a good wine is decided in the vineyard, so monitoring the development and health of the plants is essential. Zoltán, as cellarer, has authority not only over the vine, but also over the daily tasks associated with the wine cellar, including the picking of the grapes and fining of the wine, and even the organization of bottling and labelling.

The right hand of Zoltán Molnár, with a great knowledge of technical and technological issues; Tamás Ódor has spent multiple years as the problem-solver of our vineyard. He does more than just tractor driving—he is a jack-of-all-trades, able to disassemble, assemble, modify anything so that work in the cellar and around the terrace can be more efficient. Without him, we would be facing trouble if a pump breaks down.