Curriculum Vitae
Richard Seidel
Corporate Executive Chef · Culinary Director · Michelin Award-Winning Hospitality Executive
Professional Profile
A results-oriented Corporate Executive Chef with more than 20 years of international leadership in luxury hospitality, Michelin-starred restaurants, hotel openings and large-scale food & beverage operations across Europe and the Middle East.
His career spans Germany, Austria, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, Hong Kong, London, Bangkok and the United States, transforming culinary operations into profitable, innovative and award-winning businesses. His leadership combines strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise, with a focus on culinary innovation, financial performance, talent development and sustainable growth.
Recognised for leading Michelin-level culinary operations, executing complex international pre-opening projects and delivering world-class hospitality for global events and luxury brands.
Key Achievements
- Awarded 2 Michelin awards in Saudi Arabia (2026).
- Achieved 8 Gault & Millau toques across five concepts in Saudi Arabia (2026).
- Certified Master Chef Austria (2014).
- Opened and developed 20+ luxury concepts across Europe and the Middle East as consultant.
- Sous Chef in three Michelin-starred kitchens in Berlin and Salzburg.
- Led culinary operations for Formula One, ATP, UEFA Champions League finals and UEFA EURO through DO & CO.
Career Highlights
Culinary Consultant — Openings & Development
Europe & Middle East
Responsibilities
- Opened and developed more than 20 luxury restaurants, hotels, bakeries, lounges and hospitality concepts.
- Opened major restaurant concepts in Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Corporate Executive Chef
Kamp Holding
Responsibilities
- Oversaw multi-country culinary operations.
Development Chef
DO & CO International
Responsibilities
- Culinary operations for 36 Formula One Grand Prix, 6 ATP Tennis Masters, 5 UEFA Champions League Finals, UEFA EURO 2008 & 2012 and the Chelsea Flower Show.
Sous Chef
Margaux (3 Michelin stars), Berlin · Hangar-7 Ikarus (1 Michelin star) and Pfefferschiff (1 Michelin star), Salzburg
Culinary Support
ZUMA — Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Bangkok
Culinary Advisor
World Defence Show · COP16 United Nations · Saudi Arabia
Responsibilities
- Managed VIP hospitality for approximately 60,000–85,000 guests.
Certification
Certified Master Chef
Austria, 2014