07. Uwe Micheel

German

Director of kitchens, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek

The longest-serving president of the Emirates Culinary Guild, Uwe Micheel is also the assistant vice president of the World Chefs Congress, a Conseiller Culinaire and Commandeur of the Chaine Des Rotisseurs in the UAE, culinary publisher and author. Since 1993 he has been director of kitchens at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, overseeing 18 outlets and a 150-strong team.

Championing various initiatives from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), he has supported their attempts to enter the record books. He is also an active member of various professional and trade bodies, having headed the organising committee of the WACS (World Association of Chef’s Societies) and a frequent speaker in various industry forums and seminars. He has lead the UAE contingent to the 2016 Culinary Olympics in Germany, returned with 53 medals in total (23 gold) – the largest medal haul by any country.

NUMBERS GAME...

Number of years in this role: 24

Number of years working in the F&B industry: 42

Staff : 150

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