Markus Meusburger

Executive Chef at Al Khozama Management Company - Hospitality Division

Saudi Arabia

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Experience

  • Executive Chef at Al Khozama Management Company
    Oct 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

    For more than 35 years, Al Khozama has built on its reputation for delivering the country’s most refined and original culinary experiences. This is constantly enhanced by a team of experienced multi-cultural food and catering experts. Thanks to an in-depth understanding of local tastes, and the demand for contemporary cosmopolitan dining experiences, the team successfully manages a rich diversity of food and beverage operations. Well versed in every aspect of F&B delivery, from pre-opening operations to renovation processing, design master-planning, menu creation and precise tailoring of dining concepts to specific market segments, Al Khozama Food & Beverage division sustains a superb record of staying ahead of the trends in all of its key markets.

  • Executive Chef at Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina
    Nov 2012 - Oct 2014 · 2 yrs

    Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina is an EMAAR developed project within the King Abdullah Economic City. The elegantly designed Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina, managed by Al Khozama, is the first hotel located in the Bay La Sun district of King Abdullah Economic City, a picturesque destination boasting exceptional business and leisure facilities. The hotel straddles the marina with expansive Red Sea views to one side and a natural lagoon to the other. This masterpiece of contemporary design and comfort has 195 hi-tech rooms and suites delivering personalized luxuries such as pillow menus. The 1,500 sqm banquet area ensures the hotel is first choice in the area for prominent corporate and private events.

  • Chef de Cuisine at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
    Nov 2008 - Nov 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    In charge of: The La Brasserie, an all day dining restaurant with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner buffets as well as 24/7 a la carte service. Famous for our Friday Brunch which incorporates several other outlets with Live cooking stations. We did many international Food promotions as well as participated in the Riyadh Food Festival. The IL Terrazzo, a Brazilian Churrascaria themed BBQ & Grill Restaurant. Also in charge of the 24/7 In-room dining, the Cafe Royal and the Lobby lounge. Hands on training & Development of Kitchen personnel, Menu engineering, Menu design & implementation, Setting standards and implementing of same, Plating guides, setting HACCP standards and follow up, Foodcost control, Inventory control, Budgeting, Capex, etc.

  • Executive Sous Chef at Moevenpick Resort & Thalasso Crete
    Feb 2008 - Oct 2008 · 9 mos

    The hotel has a total of 285 rooms and suites, of which the majority are located in the main building with views over the Aegean Sea. All our rooms and suites are tastefully appointed and feature modern furnishings. Three outstanding restaurants and two bars await to tempt our guests with international culinary delights. Sumptuous buffets are available in the Estia Restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The Taverna near the beach offers local cuisine for lunch and dinner and the Peitho Restaurant promises fine dining with our chefs creating demanding gourmet dishes in the front kitchen. Additionally In-Room-Dining is available. The Thalasso centre, a 4,500-square-metre seawater spa facility, features a wide range of traditional thalassotherapy, wellness and beauty treatments, including a spinal rehabilitation institute. The state-of-the-art conference centre is equipped to the very latest standards, offering six conference rooms and one ballroom for up to 1,000 persons.

  • Sous Chef at Royal Caribbean International
    2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

    Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 innovative ships, calling on more than 270 destinations in 72 countries across six continents. Also on offer are unique cruisetour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. Royal Caribbean provides a world-class vacation experience with a wide range of signature onboard amenities, entertainment, and award-winning family programming. We have a 40-year history of providing guests the Royal Advantage – the most innovative cruise ships, exciting itineraries to popular destinations, and world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for nine consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards.