About me
He is a highly skilled and experienced chef with 17 years of professional experience in the fine dining and luxury hospitality industry. His career includes work in establishments rated up to 19 points by Gault Millau and two stars by Guide Michelin. Thomas has spent 2.5 years as Head Chef on Charter and Private Mega Yachts, including the prestigious 123m M/Y Golden Odyssey. Known for his original thinking and creating dishes from scratch based on nutritional and cultural needs, Thomas aims to deliver memorable dining experiences.
Skills
Education
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Economy and Cadre Academy, Bern, Switzerland 2018 - 2019
Bachelor of Event Management & Sponsorship Marketing
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Higher Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Management, Salzburg 2007 - 2012
Master of Kitchen Management
I’ve past the Kitchen and Service Management Diploma after 4 years intensive practical training and studies on subjects such as Nutrition Science, Wine & Cheese Sommelier, F&B Monitoring, Accounting, Tourism and Travel, etc. as well as 4 years of Chef Training in the 5 Star Hotel “Grand Park Hotel” ind Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg. This education gave me a great generic and controlled practical knowledge and was providing access to Austrias greatest Masterchefs.
Experience
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M/Y Samar 2023 - 2023
Relief Head Chef Private
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M/Y Golden Odyssey 2023 - 2023
Relief Executive Head Chef Private
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M/Y Joelle 2023 - 2023
Relief Sole Chef Private
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M/Y Samar 2023 - 2023
Relief Head Chef Private
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M/Y Balista 2022 - 2022
Relief Sole Chef Charter
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Hotel & Restaurant Drachenburg Waaghaus 2018 - 2019
Executive Chef de Cuisine
Hotel Drachenburg & Waaghaus has been a family-owned establishment since 1892, now in its fourth generation. The hotel boasts 45 rooms, three restaurants, and two large lakeside terraces offering views of Lake Rhine and the Wollmatinger Ried nature reserve, catering to the high expectations of both national and international guests.
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Bindella S.A. 2017 - 2018
Executive Chef de Cuisine
Bindellas establishment, Pulcino, known for its speciality in Tuscan Cuisine, is a collaborative effort between the “Comestibles Family” Bianchi and Bindella Gastronomy. It is situated in the heart of Zurich’s Niederdorf district and boasts 80 indoor and 74 outdoor seats, operating daily. In the attractive bistro-style setting, guests are treated to a range of poultry and meat specialities. The wine list, focusing on Italian selections, perfectly complements the menu.
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Restaurant Fischerhaus, Switzerland 2013 - 2014
Sous Chef
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Restaurant Fischerhaus, Switzerland 2011 - 2013
Junior Sous Chef
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Restaurant Fischerhaus, Switzerland 2009 - 2011
Chef de Partie
Expertise
Portfolio
Honors & awards
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Gault Millau 2020
Gault Millau
Gault Millau Switzerland rewarded the Restaurant Alpenrösli I reopened with right away with 16 Points.
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CDR Bailliage National d’Autriche 2008
CDR Bailliage National d’Autriche
Chaine des Rotisseurs awarded me 2008 for their Dejeuner Amical Event I was cooking for.