Kai Wendland
About Kai Wendland
Kai Wendland is an Executive Chef with extensive international culinary experience, currently working at Viking Cruises in River Cruise.
Title
Kai Wendland holds the position of Executive Chef. He is currently enhancing the culinary experience for guests on Viking Cruises' river cruises.
Work Experience at Viking Cruises
Kai Wendland has been working as an Executive Chef at Viking Cruises since 2018. He is responsible for crafting menus and overseeing the culinary team to provide high-quality dining experiences on river cruises.
Work Experience at Sea Chefs
Kai Wendland has substantial experience with Sea Chefs, having served as Executive Chef on the MS Albatros for 9 months and as Executive Sous Chef on the MS Amadea for 3 years. These roles involved leading the kitchen staff and ensuring top-notch culinary service.
Work Experience in Hotels and Restaurants
Kai Wendland has diverse experience in the hotel and restaurant industry. He worked as a Junior Sous Chef at the Langham Hilton in England for 2 years, a Sous Chef at the Cairo Hilton for 2 years, and a Sous Chef at Fred Olsen Cruise Line in the UK for 3 years. He also owned and operated Restaurant Hahnenkamm in Bernkastel-Kues for nearly a year.
Education and Training
Kai Wendland studied at Restaurant Altes Brauhaus - Bernkastel - Kues, achieving his Koch certification after 2 years of training from 1989 to 1991. He also studied at the Berufsgrundschule Nahrung und Gastronomie in Bernkastel Kues for one year from 1988 to 1989.