Primus Perchtold

Senior Vice President of Hospitality

Austria

About

Primus is a seasoned food and beverage professional with an accomplished track record in the cruise industry. A self made man who worked his way up the corporate ladder from Sous-chef to become a Director of Food and Beverage Operations for the best premium river cruise line in the world. As a leader, Primus has the proven ability to work effectively with a team of truly multinational managers and employees. He has worked both in hands-on and senior level management onboard ships as well in the corporate offices. He has a no-nonsense, open minded and positive management style. He uses his experience and knowledge to accomplish the required changes to obtain the best results, providing 100% customer satisfaction, and of creating long-term strategic alliances and win-win negotiating with suppliers. In-depth, a truly understanding of the diverse international clients and global business. Primus is fluent in German and proficient in English. During his career, Primus established a vast resource network within the cruise industry with cruise lines management, suppliers/vendors and cruise line employee recruiters.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President of Hospitality at Quality River Catering
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Operation Manager Galley-Processes & Standards at sea chefs - Jobs auf Kreuzfahrtschiffen
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Culinary Teacher at Austria
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

  • Culinary Director at River Advice AG
    Aug 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • sea chefs - Jobs auf Kreuzfahrtschiffen (16 yrs 6 mos)
    • Operation Manager/ F&B Direktor
      Feb 2006 - Jun 2018 · 12 yrs 5 mos

    • Hotel Manager Seachefs
      2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

    • Corporate Chef Seachefs
      Feb 2002 - Jan 2006 · 4 yrs