6. Viktor Stampfer, Senior Director of Culinary & Concept Development MEA, Marriott
Stampfer was awarded his first Michelin star during his tenure as executive chef of fine dining restaurant Tigerpalast Variete in Frankfurt, where he worked from 2000 to 2005. Prior to joining Marriott, he was deputy GM of the café division of Dubai’s Bateel International. He also served as corporate director of culinary for Emaar Hospitality developing F&B structure, standards and concepts for the group’s entire Middle East portfolio. This year, Marriott International launched its global campaign, Project Canvas in the Middle East, aimed at nurturing local entrepreneurship.
The two successful candidates were each given US $50,000 to execute their business plans. Tomas Vindasius developed nightclub Square, Peruvian restaurant Garden, and Park Outdoor Lounge, all located within the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Darren Velvick, protégé of Gordon Ramsay and patron chef at Table 9, opened restaurant The Croft at the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: about 27
Number of years with this company: 4
Number of years in this role: 1
Number of years working in the Middle East: about 15
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