Kempinski Hotel Ajman, an upscale hotel in the UAE emirate, has welcomed Michael Kreiling as its new executive chef.

Chef Kreiling brings 26 years of international experience to his role, whilst having worked for five continuous years in the most prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany.

Known for his interest in fusion cuisine and creativity in the kitchen, Chef Kreiling, a German-national, began his culinary journey in 1989.

Throughout the years, he has been living in Tokyo and running a successful four-week German culinary promotion there, and also worked in a fine-dining restaurant on a cruise liner. For the past two years, Chef Kreiling held the position of executive chef in the Hyatt Regency in Belgrade, and prior to that, he spent three years in London with a prestigious luxury restaurant that was awarded with 3AA Rosettes when he was the executive sous chef. He has also contributed to numerous culinary books, worked in the Relais & Chateaux Hotel where he cooked for many dignitaries and ministers and in 2007 was featured on a German culinary TV show.

Hotel Manager Kai Schukowski said: “We’re delighted to welcome Chef Michael on board at Kempinski Hotel Ajman. Michael’s remarkable international experience, skills and passion for innovation will only build on our team’s success and further encourage the development of the food and beverage department. We look forward to making changes and bringing a fresh vibe to all of our ten food and beverage outlets by changing the products in order to take our discerning guests to a new dimension of memorable culinary journeys.”

In his new role, Chef Kreiling together with his culinary team will be working closely with the director of food and beverage (F&B), overseeing all culinary aspects of the property’s 10 food and beverage outlets and private dining services and the hotel’s internal and external catering and banqueting operations.