Hospitality, Food & Beverage Executive

Career

my professional background

Present
2024
MSC Cruises USA
www.msccruisesusa.com
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...

2024
2013
Sandals Resorts International, Jamaica
www.sandals.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...

2013
2006
Royal Caribbean International & Azamara Club Cruises
www.royalcaribbean.com
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...

2006
1999
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES, LTD.
www.royalcaribbean.com
Corporate Executive Chef

Josef was responsible for managing the overall Culinary Service Operations for RCI 18 ships with 3500 guests and 1200 crew members on each vessel as well as 9 new buildings. During his tenure, he created recipes...

1999
1994
CUNARD CRUISE LINE – QEII
www.cunard.com
Executive Chef

After serving as Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef onboard Sea Goddess I & II as well as Sagafjord and Queen Elizabeth II, Josef was promoted based on a solid record of achievement in customer...

Prior Experience

Global

  • Chef de Cuisine - Paris Grill. Grand Hyatt, Seoul
  • Saucier - Residenz Heinz Winkler. Aschau, Germany
  • Executive Chef - Maritime Hotel Management. Salzburg, Austria
  • Garde Manager - Sporthotel Loruenser. Zuers am Arlberg, Austria
  • Sous Chef - Casino Velden. Woerther See, Austria
  • Chef Garde Manager - Operakaellaren. Stockholm, Sweden
  • Chef de Partie - The Ritz Cartlon. Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Garde Manager - Hotel Linde. Maria Woerth, Austria
  • Demi Chef de Cuisine - Hotel Naudererhof. Nauders, Tyrol, Austria
  • Apprenticeship - Hotel Zur Post. St. Valentin, Austria
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