6. Viktor Stampfer
Senior director of culinary & concept development MEA, Marriott
Stampfer began his culinary career in 1988 as a junior chef at a three Michelin star restaurant in Germany. Many chefs roles followed before he was awarded his first Michelin star during his tenure as executive chef of fine dining restaurant Tigerpalast Variete in Frankfurt, Germany, where he worked from 2000 to 2005. Prior to joining Marriott, he was deputy general manager of the café division of Dubai’s Bateel International and has served as corporate director of culinary for Emaar Hospitality. Last year, Marriott International launched global campaign Project Canvas in the Middle East to nurture local entrepreneurship, which led to a new nightclub called Square, a Peruvian restaurant called Garden and Park Outdoor Lounge, all located within the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 28
Number of years with this company: 5
Number of years in this role: 2
Number of years working in the Middle East: 15+
Nationality: German
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