Uwe Micheel, Director of Kitchens, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek and President, Emirates Culinary Guild
3. Uwe Micheel, Director of Kitchens, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek and President, Emirates Culinary Guild
Micheel is involved in sales and PR within the hotel, as he believes an executive chef also has to be part of the front-of-house team. He is the longest serving president of the Emirates Culinary Guild; is a Conseiller Culinaire and Commandeur of the Chaine Des Rotisseurs in the UAE; and is in the process of putting together the team for the 2016 Culinary Olympics in Germany. This year Micheel has been instrumental in launching the ICCA Scholarship Programme, which gives underprivileged young chefs the opportunity to earn globally-recognised professional certification.
He is regularly involved in activities for Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and has published numerous cookbooks over the years. He also participates frequently as a speaker at assorted industry forums and seminars on behalf of Emirates Culinary Guild, and is often called upon to judge industry awards and competitions. In 2016, he will open a new Emirati restaurant, offering a blend of family-style food and modern dishes.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 40
Number of years with this company: 23
Number of years in this role: 7
Number of years working in the Middle East: 26
Number of people you are responsible for: 150
Nationality: German
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