Stefan Leitner is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as the Director of Food and Beverage at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group since July 2024. Prior to this role, Stefan held the position of Corporate Culinary Director at FMTG | Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group from January 2023 to June 2024. Stefan's extensive background includes serving as Director of Food and Beverage and Executive Chef at The Peninsula Hotels from October 2018 to December 2022, as well as Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef at The Hong Kong Club managed by Peninsula from September 2013 to October 2018. Earlier career roles include multiple chef positions at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. from January 2008 to September 2013, and earlier experiences at Restaurant Steirereck in Vienna and Grand Hotel Vienna, highlighting a strong focus on high-end culinary expertise and management.
July, 2024 - present