Martin Kretzschmar
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with extensive global culinary expertise and a proven track record in food cost management. Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and culinary creativity, excelling in high-volume production efficiency and recipe adaptation. Adept at utilising advanced culinary techniques to enhance menu offerings, with a focus on innovation and quality. Committed to driving culinary excellence and seeking opportunities to lead dynamic kitchen teams towards achieving new heights in the culinary arts.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Cook Apprentice
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Operation Conrad Dubai
Dubai
2025.04 - 2026.07
- Led daily culinary food production, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
- Implemented product quality checks and standards, maintaining high culinary excellence.
- Implementation and Maintenance of Standards of Food Quality, Preparation and Presentation
- Ensure and follow the HACCP standards
- Established and operated new outlets, coordinating all aspects of setup and launch.
- Organised daily operations to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Handling Food Cost, Manning, FF&E, OE
- Ensures good physical upkeep, condition of equipment & utensils in all the kitchens & co-ordinates with Engineering department for repairs and maintenance
- Do Market Research for Current Tends, developing new Concepts and Ideas to drive Revenue and Quality
- Contact guests to maximize the satisfaction and upsell
- Report to the Executive Chef
- Created and executed data-driven content projects, achieving a 30% increase in customer engagement rates
- Increased lead generation by 25% within a year through the development of trend-based marketing materials
- Implemented targeted content strategies and optimized content distribution, resulting in a 45% increase in website traffic
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Operation Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Dubai
2022.09 - 2025.03
- Oversaw daily culinary food production, ensuring quality and consistency in all dishes
- Implementation and Maintenance of Standards of Food Quality, Preparation and Presentation
- Ensure and follow the HACCP standards
- Product quality check and standards implementation
- Handling Food Cost, Manning, FF&E, OE
- Coordinated scheduling and organisation for streamlined kitchen operations, optimising workflow and resource allocation
- Setting up outlets and Their Operation
- Conducted market research on current trends, developing concepts to enhance revenue and food quality
- Ensures good physical upkeep, condition of equipment & utensils in all the kitchens & co-ordinates with Engineering department for repairs and maintenance
- Report to the Executive Chef
- Reached out to guests to ensure satisfaction and promote additional services to maximise the satisfaction and upsell
Chef de Cuisine/ Head Chef in Charge
Culinary Operation Address Fujairah
Fujairah
2021.06 - 2022.08
- Oversaw daily culinary food production, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation
- Implemented and maintained food quality standards, enhancing preparation and presentation practices
- Ensure and follow the HACCP standards
- Handling Purchasing, Food Cost, Manning, FF&E, OE
- Organised daily kitchen activities and scheduled personnel to optimise workflow.
- Report to the F&B Director
- Ensures good physical upkeep, condition of equipment & utensils in all the kitchens & co-ordinates with Engineering department for repairs and maintenance
- Engaged with guests to enhance satisfaction and promote additional offerings
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Operation Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2020.01 - 2021.05
- Managed purchasing, food cost, staffing, FF&E, and OE to ensure efficient culinary operations
- In charge of the Daily Culinary Food Production and Operation
- Implementation and Maintenance of Standards of Food Quality, Preparation and Presentation
- Ensure and follow the HACCP standards
- Conducted market research on current trends, developing new concepts and ideas to enhance revenue and food quality
- Scheduling and Organization
- Engaged with guests to maximise satisfaction and promote upselling opportunities
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure coverage during peak hours
- Report to the Executive Chef
- Managing the Culinary Operation from April 2020 as Executive Chef is on unpaid leave
Chef de Cuisine
Sahha, all day Dining Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
2018.05 - 2019.12
Chef de Cuisine
Santa Monica Breakfast Club, Grand Hyatt Doha and Villas
Doha
2017.02 - 2018.05
Chef de Cuisine
The Grill, Grand Hyatt Doha and Villas
Doha
2015.02 - 2017.02
Chef de Cuisine
Sails Restaurant, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Thailand
Phuket
2013.01 - 2015.01
Chef de Cuisine
L´Ocean, Bo Phut Resort and Spa, Thailand
Bo Phut
2011.01 - 2013.01
Chef de Cuisine
Traiteur, Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE
Dubai
2009.01 - 2011.01
Chef de Partie
Main Kitchen, Park Hyatt Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich
2007.01 - 2009.01
Commis de Cuisine
Sargmühle, Bad Griesbach, Deutschland
Bad Griesbach
2007.08 - 2007.11
Commis de Cuisine
Fürstenhof, Bad Griesbach, Deutschland
Bad Griesbach
2004.01 - 2007.01
Education
Culinary Diploma -
Culinary School Passau
Passau, Germany 2004.01 - 2007.01
Graduation with High-School-Diploma - undefined
Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium Riesa
Riesa, Germany 1994.01 - 2003.01
Skills
- Global Culinary Expertise
- Food Cost Management
- Leadership Skills
- Recipe Adaptation
- Culinary Techniques
- High-Volume Production Efficiency
- Culinary Creativity
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATION
2018: Fact Award Best North American Restaurant, 2018: Fact Award Best Breakfast, 2016: Highly Recommended Best Brunch, Time Out Magazine Doha, 2016: Fact Award Best International Restaurant, 2015: Fact Award Best Family Brunch, 2011: Best Brunch Dubai and Highly Recommended French Restaurant from Time Out Magazine Dubai, 2010: Best Brunch Dubai from Time Out Magazine Dubai
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Accomplishments
Sucseessful complete Leadership Trainng Lead 2.1
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Operation Conrad Dubai
2025.04 - 2026.07
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Operation Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
2022.09 - 2025.03
Chef de Cuisine/ Head Chef in Charge
Culinary Operation Address Fujairah
2021.06 - 2022.08
Executive Sous Chef
Culinary Operation Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
2020.01 - 2021.05
Chef de Cuisine
Sahha, all day Dining Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
2018.05 - 2019.12
Chef de Cuisine
Santa Monica Breakfast Club, Grand Hyatt Doha and Villas
2017.02 - 2018.05
Chef de Cuisine
The Grill, Grand Hyatt Doha and Villas
2015.02 - 2017.02
Chef de Cuisine
Sails Restaurant, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Thailand
2013.01 - 2015.01
Chef de Cuisine
L´Ocean, Bo Phut Resort and Spa, Thailand
2011.01 - 2013.01
Chef de Cuisine
Traiteur, Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE
2009.01 - 2011.01
Commis de Cuisine
Sargmühle, Bad Griesbach, Deutschland
2007.08 - 2007.11
Chef de Partie
Main Kitchen, Park Hyatt Zurich, Switzerland
2007.01 - 2009.01
Culinary Diploma -
Culinary School Passau
2004.01 - 2007.01
Commis de Cuisine
Fürstenhof, Bad Griesbach, Deutschland
2004.01 - 2007.01
Graduation with High-School-Diploma - undefined
Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium Riesa
1994.01 - 2003.01