Lars Erik Kristiansen

Lars Erik Kristiansen has a diverse work experience in the food and beverage industry. Lars Erik is currently serving as the Vice President of Food & Beverage at Oasis Marinas since December 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Great Wolf Lodge as the Vice President of Food & Beverage from February 2020 to November 2022.

Before joining Great Wolf Lodge, Lars Erik held the position of Vice President of Food & Beverage, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at Hornblower Cruises and Events from January 2015 to February 2020. Lars Erik also worked at Norwegian Cruise Line as the Corporate Director of Culinary Development from October 2011 to December 2014.

Additionally, Lars Erik has experience in Carnival Australia where they held multiple roles, including Corporate Director of Food & Beverage Operations from February 2008 to July 2011 and Director of Purchasing from August 2008 to January 2010. Lars Erik also worked at Princess Cruises as the Corporate Manager of Restaurant Operations from October 2004 to February 2008.

Lars Erik has a long-standing association with Cunard Line, where they served in various positions. These include Corporate Manager of Beverage Operations from January 2004 to October 2004, Project Manager of Hotel Operations from January 2002 to January 2004, Food & Beverage Director from January 1999 to January 2002, and Corporate Hotel Controller from January 1997 to January 1999.

Lars Erik Kristiansen's education history includes a range of degrees and certifications in various fields. Lars Erik obtained a Master Certificate in System Design and Project Leadership from Cornell University in 2011-2012 and a Master of Science degree in International Management from the University of Liverpool from 2009-2011. Lars also attended the Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne in 2000 to study Hotel Management. In 1993-1994, they attended the Norwegian College for Hotel Management, specializing in Food & Beverage and Hospitality Management. Prior to that, Lars completed a degree in Catering Officer and Supply Management from the Norwegian College of Food & Beverage Management in 1992. Lars Erik began their education in the culinary field by studying Chef Culinary Arts at the Norwegian College of Food & Beverage Management from 1985-1988. Finally, Lars obtained certifications such as Certified Chef from Yrkesopplæringsnemnda in May 1988 and Lean Sigma Green Belt (DFSS) and Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) from Aveta Business Institute. Additional certifications include Certified Culinary Administrator, Certified Executive Chef, and Certified Master Chef, although the details of where and when these certifications were obtained are unknown.