AWARDS
Josef's commitment to excellence and hands-on leadership, as well as his remarkable ability to share knowledge and experience, has earned him recognition and respect in the Food & Beverage Industry.
WHAT I'M GREAT AT
Vice President – Food & Beverage Operations
In April 2024, Josef Jungwirth assumed the role of Vice President – Food & Beverage Operations (US) at MSC Cruises USA, one of the world’s leading cruise operators. With deep expertise in large-scale cruise ship operations and a strong background in luxury resort and Caribbean hospitality, he provides strategic oversight and executive leadership for multi-vessel food and beverage operations across North America. MSC Cruises USA April 2024 – Present www.msccruisesusa.com ...
Corporate Executive Chef
As Corporate Executive Chef for Sandals Resorts International, Josef Jungwirth led culinary operations across a rapidly expanding portfolio of more than 20 luxury, all-inclusive resorts, overseeing 200+ restaurants and 18 globally inspired dining concepts throughout the Caribbean. Recruited to elevate, standardize, and future-proof culinary excellence across the brand, Josef introduced and enforced robust operational governance frameworks, ensuring consistent regulatory compliance, food safety, and hygiene standards, as well as flawless execution across diverse geographies and high-luxury environments. A key strategic contributor to the brand’s culinary evolution, Josef played a central role in concept development, pre-opening planning, and the successful launch of multiple flagship...
Director, Fleet Culinary Operations
In 2006, Josef was promoted to Director of Culinary Operations, where he took full charge of the development of the Company’s annual Business Objectives for Culinary Operations and managing its execution. Royal Caribbean International has received numerous awards and accolades due to its culinary excellence. Seven ships were included in the Best Large Cruise Ships in the World list by Condé Nast Traveler. One of his career highlights was the launch of The Oasis and Allure of the Seas, the world's largest and most innovative cruise ships. In 2010, along with the responsibility of managing the culinary operations of Royal Caribbean International, he...
Josef has been a lifelong learner. In pursuit of his passion in the culinary world, he has attended Maritime Hotel Academy, Berufsschule Waldegg as well as Cornell University to hone his skills as a master culinary professional. He also hold various certifications from the Culinary Institute of America, American Culinary Federation and The American Hotel Lodging Association.
