Simon Rimmer. Simon Rimmer.

Chef: Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Jean-Georges began his training in a work-study program at Auberge de l'Ill as an apprentice to chef Paul Haeberlin, then went on to work under Paul Bocuse and Louis Outhier at L'Oasis in southern France. With this impressive three star Michelin background, Jean-Georges travelled to Asia and continued his training at the Oriental Hotel in Bangkok, the Meridien Hotel in Singapore and the Mandarin Hotel in Hong. He has published several cookbooks reflecting his style of cooking, and has a number of restaurant concepts under his belt.

Michelin star restaurant: Yes

Story continues below
Advertisement

Restaurants in the region: Market Kitchen, Abu Dhabi (a consultative partnership via Culinary Concepts Hospitality Group, New York City); planned two directly-operated outlets to open in 2015 at Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai.

Article continues on next page...