Sebastian Nohse, director of culinary, JW MArriott Marquis Dubai Sebastian Nohse, director of culinary, JW MArriott Marquis Dubai

Executive Chef of the Year

Sebastian Nohse, director of culinary, JW MArriott Marquis Dubai

How has winning a Hotelier Award impacted your career?

it’s definitely an incredible feeling when the hard work we put in everyday gets recognised like this.

What advice would you give others hoping to win a Hotelier Award?

I would advise them not to worry about awards and instead channel their efforts into building a loyal team that has fun at work, to always drive quality, to train the young chefs and to try to take on responsibilities that give back to the community. These have been my goals and I think following them means that you will enjoy your job first and foremost and secondly, you will get recognition down the line if you stick with it.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I have two plans and only time will tell which would offer a better future.

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