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Haleesha Weerasinghe – CANADA
Inspired by local cuisine cooked with his grandmother and international flavors from his globe-trotting father, Chef Haleesha Weerasinghe chose to... Read More
Zygmunt Skrzypiec – POLAND
“I think a chef is not only a great craftsman, but also an artist who can create something beautiful and... Read More
Thierry Lemaître – FRANCE
Chef Thierry Lemaître launched his culinary career at the age of 8 cooking and baking for his family and, by... Read More
Sebastian Stallmann – GERMANY
Chef Sebastian Stallmann loves to be creative and feature diverse flavors when he’s cooking. He earned a culinary degree and... Read More
Pavel Kyzr – CZECH REPUBLIC
“I like to make people happy,” say Chef Pavel Kyzr. “The best part of the day is having guests taste... Read More
Martin Černoch – CZECH REPUBLIC
With two culinary and catering degrees earned, Chef Martin Černoch started cooking professionally in his early 20s and hasn’t looked... Read More
Maiju Anttila – FINLAND
Chef Maiju Anttila describes her culinary creations as pure and natural—prepared with a “less is more” philosophy. She’s currently serving... Read More
Kyle Munt – ENGLAND
Chef Kyle Munt says that food was always a huge part of his family life growing up, inspiring him to... Read More
Julián Lamprea – COLOMBIA
A self-described foodie, Chef Julián Lamprea says he became a chef because he “lives” food. “It’s a way to unite... Read More
Jolanta Łukawska – POLAND
Chef Jolanta Łukawska is energetic and creative, with a passion for food. “I love challenges, and I cook different things... Read More
Henrique de Souza – BRAZIL
One of the most positive people you’ll ever meet, Chef Henrique de Souza serves as a Chef Instructor for Sodexo... Read More
Günther Altersberger – AUSTRIA
Chef Günther Altersberger decided to become a chef at age 11 when he cooked a trout he had just caught.... Read More
Grethe Olsen – NORWAY
“I like to cook all kinds of food, but Norwegian food is my passion,” says Chef Grethe Olsen. She finds... Read More
Ashwin S. Iyangar – INDIA
Chef Ashwin S. Iyangar hails from the small town of Virar near Mumbai, India’s largest city. Coming from a family... Read More
Marcel Pohle – GERMANY
Chef Marcel Pohle began cooking alongside his mother and soon realized that he had found his professional calling very early... Read More
Frederico França – BRAZIL
Chef Frederico França recently joined Sodexo as an Instructor Chef, where he trains chefs and culinary teams in food preparation... Read More
Yvette Vromen – NETHERLANDS
“Every day, I try to spoil our college students with good food,” says Yvette Vromen, who serves as a chef... Read More
Steven Laybourn – AUSTRALIA
Chef Steven Laybourn is a Sodexo Catering Manager at Australia’s largest mining camp, where he leads a team that serves... Read More
Stefan Staats – GERMANY
With a grandfather and uncle as chefs, it was destiny that Chef Stefan Staats would follow in their footsteps—after first... Read More
Nian Guo Chen – CHINA
Chef Nian Guo Chen was born in the Sichuan region of China, which is celebrated internationally for its bold and... Read More
Leszek Rułka – POLAND
Chef Leszek Rułka has an enviable role—Executive Chef at the National Stadium in Warsaw, where he’s responsible for high-end catering... Read More
Kai Klaus Vianden – NORWAY
Chef Kai Klaus Vianden has been an Executive Chef at DNB, Norway’s largest financial services group in Oslo for six... Read More
Daniel Konja – GERMANY
Passionate about cooking since childhood, Chef Daniel Konja has been recognized for his innovative recipes and the culinary inspiration he... Read More
Christian Schlegel – GERMANY
Always willing to reinvent a classic recipe, Chef Christian Schlegel says he loves to feel the adrenaline that comes from... Read More
Carolina van de Sanden – NETHERLANDS
“I really enjoy cooking and feeding people,” says Chef Carolina van de Sanden. “I love going to work to make... Read More
Ed Costa – US
Chef Ed Costa has served as a Chef and General Manager for Sodexo for an incredible 34 years! He’s a... Read More
Aymeric Halbmeyer – CANADA
Born on the west coast of France, Chef Aymeric Halbmeyer enjoyed summers on his grandfather’s farm and at the seashore.... Read More
Bogumił Harmaj – POLAND
Chef Bogumił Harmaj has a passion for cooking, especially for exploring recipes and techniques that celebrate Poland’s food heritage. “I... Read More
Sergei Annaev – RUSSIA
Chef Sergei Annaev serves as a Sodexo chef at the Kupol Gold Mine in the Chukotka region of Russia, situated... Read More
Lukáš Soľár – SLOVAKIA
Chef Lukáš Soľár loves to be creative and feature flavors from different cultures when he’s cooking. For more than 10... Read More
Lassi Heinonen – FINLAND
“Cooking has always been close to my heart,” says Chef Lassi Heinonen. Working in kitchens and restaurants for almost 20... Read More
Kristian Eriksson – SWEDEN
Chef Kristian Eriksson was inspired to become a chef by his grandmother Mai, who “puts magic in the simplest things.”... Read More
Johannes Menden – GERMANY
Chef Johannes Menden describes his culinary creations as fresh and natural with flavor influences from the Mediterranean, Germany, and classic... Read More
Jan Willem Vlijm – THE NETHERLANDS
With the picturesque cobblestone streets, tree-lined canals and quaint shops of Utrecht, Netherlands as a backdrop, Chef Jan Willem Vlijm... Read More
David Martín Dapena – SPAIN
Chef David Martín Dapena has been Head Chef at the Montespiño School in the historic Spanish port city of A... Read More
Arkadiusz Nowakowski – POLAND
Chef Arkadiusz Nowakowski serves as Chef and Coach at TVN Television, Poland’s premier media company and he’s participated in more... Read More
Michel van Eijk – THE NETHERLANDS
Chef Michel van Eijk delights Sodexo’s guests at the Dutch Public Broadcaster NOS. His passion for cooking started at an... Read More
Glenn Henry Bust – GERMANY
Chef Glenn Henry Bust is the manager of 5 restaurants and 85 employees at Post Tower for German Post DHL.... Read More
Steve Passchyn – BELGIUM
Chef Steve Passchyn launched his culinary career at the age of 8 preparing meals for his family and by the... Read More
Staffan Lundberg – SWEDEN
Chef Staffan Lundberg has been delighting Sodexo’s guests for more than five years and currently serves as Chef de Cuisine... Read More
Plínio Nunes Viana Júnior – BRAZIL
Chef Plínio Viana lives in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, which is celebrated internationally for its cheeses, spices, sweets,... Read More
Piotr Wasielewski – POLAND
Chef Piotr Wasielewski lives and works in his hometown of Tychy, Poland. But his culinary training has taken him as... Read More
Łukasz Ścierski – POLAND
Cooking has been Chef Łukasz ´Scierski’s passion since childhood. He’s been the Executive Sous Chef at Sodexo Danone Bieru´n in... Read More
Frédéric Mercier – FRANCE
Chef Frédéric Mercier’s cuisine is filled with flavor. He describes his creations as natural and light with lots of vegetables—influenced... Read More
Nicolás Martinez – CHILE
Nicolás Martinez received his culinary training at the Professional Institute Diego Portals where he earned the title Technician in Gastronomy... Read More
Antonio Sousa Oliveira – CANADA
Chef Antonio Sousa Oliveira apprenticed at The Ambassador Hotel and Conference Center in Kingston from 1979 to 1983. He trained... Read More
Ronald Minezes – INDIA
Chef Ronald Minezes completed his high school and joined a culinary art school to achieve his dream of becoming a... Read More
Michael González Herrera – COLOMBIA
Chef Michael González Herrera hails from Bogota, Colombia. His great inclination for the arts, such as industrial design, sculpting, and... Read More
Sébastien Mallard – FRANCE
Chef Sébastien Mallard is 37 years old and he used to work in gourmet cooking and hotel restaurants between 1997... Read More
Stephan Nagelmaier – AUSTRIA
Chef Nagelmaier began his career in culinary with and apprenticeship at NH Vienna Airport. From there, his career lead to... Read More
