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Michael Ochmann

Michael Ochmann

Berlin,BE

Summary

Trailblazing hospitality executive with decades of leading F&B and hotel operations for global brands and giga-projects. Proven record launching high-volume culinary ecosystems, scaling multi-format dining concepts, and driving profitable growth through operational excellence, team leadership, and guest-centric innovation. Experienced P&L owner with expertise in newbuild launches, large-scale catering, and luxury resort/residential operations.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Waldhotel am See Berlin
03.2025 - Current
  • Led transformation of property into an upscale destination featuring modern conference facilities. Managed resort’s marina, optimizing operations for improved guest experiences. Implemented cutting-edge food and beverage programs, driving customer engagement. Drove sustainable growth strategies to maintain competitive advantage in the market.

Director of Food & Beverage & Operations

Spa Resort Geinberg
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led daily operations of a world-class spa resort, overseeing all hotel divisions and guest-facing services to ensure consistent quality and seamless guest experiences.

Culinary Manager Giga Berlin

Tesla
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conceived and scaled a dynamic culinary ecosystem serving up to 15,000 Tesla team members daily—transforming bold ideas into operational excellence across multiple restaurant formats and thematic dining experiences. Delivered the vibe of our times through immersive food concepts that fused speed, sustainability, and cultural relevance.

Project Director Cruise Ship Hospitality

Mano Cruises
01.2020 - 01.2021

Formulated tailored onboard programming for specific markets and directed multiple onboard teams

General Manager

MSC Cruises
01.2015 - 01.2019

General Manager

Aida Cruises
01.2013 - 01.2015

Director of Food & Beverage / Associate Hotel Director

Royal Caribbean Group
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • Served as integral member of leadership team for Oasis and Allure of the Seas, enhancing guest experiences. Introduced state-of-the-art technologies to elevate onboard offerings. Operationalized unique facilities that redefined industry standards for guest engagement.

Director of Food & Beverage

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
01.1999 - 01.2001

Director of Restaurants

Four Seasons Hotel Boston
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • As Director of Restaurants and Bars at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, I managed Aujourd’hui—Massachusetts’ only dual Five-Star/Five-Diamond restaurant at the time, overseeing its culinary and service teams.

Dir. Food & Beverage / Catering & Convention

Hotel Intercontinental Berlin
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Leading at that time Germanys largest most complex catering operation.

Hotel General Manager

Hotel Alpenhof
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Youngest four-star Hotel Director in Austria; managed 100-room alpine resort with full P&L and cross-departmental leadership.

Dining Room Manager

Grand Hyatt Wailea
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Led award-winning signature restaurant at Grand Hyatt Wailea, contributing to the resort’s Five-Star/Five-Diamond reputation.

Restaurant Manager Graugans & Glashaus

Hyatt Regency Cologne
01.1989 - 01.1992

Culinary & Corporate Trainee

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
01.1987 - 01.1989

Education

Bachelor's degree - Hotel Administration

University of Central Florida
Orlando

Timeline

General Manager

Waldhotel am See Berlin
03.2025 - Current

Director of Food & Beverage & Operations

Spa Resort Geinberg
01.2024 - 04.2025

Culinary Manager Giga Berlin

Tesla
01.2022 - 01.2023

Project Director Cruise Ship Hospitality

Mano Cruises
01.2020 - 01.2021

General Manager

MSC Cruises
01.2015 - 01.2019

General Manager

Aida Cruises
01.2013 - 01.2015

Director of Food & Beverage / Associate Hotel Director

Royal Caribbean Group
01.2002 - 01.2013

Director of Food & Beverage

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
01.1999 - 01.2001

Director of Restaurants

Four Seasons Hotel Boston
01.1998 - 01.1999

Dir. Food & Beverage / Catering & Convention

Hotel Intercontinental Berlin
01.1996 - 01.1998

Hotel General Manager

Hotel Alpenhof
01.1994 - 01.1996

Dining Room Manager

Grand Hyatt Wailea
01.1992 - 01.1994

Restaurant Manager Graugans & Glashaus

Hyatt Regency Cologne
01.1989 - 01.1992

Culinary & Corporate Trainee

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
01.1987 - 01.1989

Bachelor's degree - Hotel Administration

University of Central Florida

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