ABOUT ME

My name is Marius Leifeld and I was born 37 years ago in the beautiful city of Paderborn. Already in my early years I developed a passion for hospitality and cuisine, shaped by the many trips with my family. My hotel industry training and the following years abroad strengthened my desire to one day open my own hotel.

My professional journey began in a renowned 4-star hotel in Paderborn, where I completed my apprenticeship as a chef. After my training, I went further afield to expand my skills and experience. My years of traveling first took me to Ireland, to the renowned 5-star hotel Ashford Castle. After my time in Ireland, I went on to London and finally to Switzerland, where I was able to work in some of the best addresses in the country. This also included the Grand Hotel Kempinski in St. Moritz, the Swiss posh ski resort. As deputy head chef, I was responsible for the team of 45 chefs and cooked for the Princess of Thailand and the President of Kazakhstan, among others.

After my first professional chapter in Switzerland, I took a detour to Australia, where I worked in a luxury lodge on an Aboriginal reserve and then traveled to Southeast Asia. Due to Corona, I temporarily went back to Paderborn, but the Swiss offers were attractive and I quickly found myself in the charming Swiss Alpine town of Chur.

Each station enriched me not only professionally but also personally and gave me valuable insights into different cultures and cuisines. I was allowed to open a new luxury restaurant there and was given overall culinary management.