PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR
Peter Flieger, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
After a passionate speech from one of the judges, the decision was unanimous. Peter Flieger, executive chef of Jumeirah Beach Hotel was referred to as a craftsman, a master baker and a standout figure in the regional pastry industry.
Speaking to Caterer Middle East at the awards Flieger said: “I’m not grasping credit for myself. I see this as a team effort so whatever I get, I divide it among my team. You’re nobody without your team.”
After decades of dedication to his craft, many members of the regional F&B industry look up to Flieger. When asked about what advice he would have for aspiring chefs, Flieger added: “Just go into it. It’s a wonderful profession. It’s hard work, it’s long hours but I’m still excited to wake up in the morning and go to work.”
Flieger began his career in Austria in 1976 and after stints in the Philippines and China, landed in the UAE at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Hotel. He is responsible for the pastry requirements of the luxury resort’s 618 rooms, all F&B outlets, banqueting facilities and Latitude Creations, the in-house bakery shop. The Austrian national is also a keen ambassador of waste management and develops recipes that incorporate unwanted produce.
Shortlisted nominees included: Alannah Doe, Savarin; David Sanderson, Bull & Roo Hospitality and Investments; Fabrice Meynet, Royal Catering; Francesco Aquaviva, Social by Heinz Beck, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah and Sebastien Charrier, Aubaine.
The judges decided that Alannah Doe of Savarin should be highly commended in the category for the commitment, perseverance and creativity with which she undertakes her work (including coming to work in a wheelchair when she was injured).
The award was presented by Aramtec sales & marketing manager Riyadh Hassan.
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