The Young Hoteliers Club - A Passion for People!

We take a look behind the scenes at the world of Molecular Gastronomy at Tang Restaurant Dubai, the only one of it’s kind in the Middle East that employs these techniques and philosophy. A two part interview with Chef de Cuisine Stuart Sage, who talks about his career, molecular gastronomy, trend-setter chefs, offers advice to young people looking to make their mark in the kitchen and also lets us look at some of the fascinating creations behind the scenes! Included is a look at some main courses, assembly of a dessert and even mock Champagne!

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YoungHotelier.com interviews the creative and energetic Chef de Cuisine of one of the top “Fish” restaurants in Dubai…Willibald Reinbacher, also popularly known just as ‘Willi’.

Willi decided at the age of 15 that he was always interested in food, cooking it, seeing how it evolved but admits there was a great influence and inspiration from his mother. She had her own cherished herb garden that brings back many happy childhood memories!  Well done Mum and Grandpa who also came from a farming background nurturing their own animals whilst also nurturing Willi’s culinary passion!
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The second installment of cuts, gags, bloopers and funny clips from the Younghotelier.com video interviews. A fun side to hotels, hoteliers and hospitality! Enjoy

A video specially made to introduce the YoungHotelier TEA Lounge! We hope you find the video informative and entertaining You can also find a text overview below, if you prefer reading or printing this out for your reference.
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What is it? We call it the TEA Lounge (Talk, Engage and Ask) – this is an exclusive discussion forum geared towards hoteliers and is a place to ask and answer questions related to joining, learning about and working in the hospitality industry.

Who can access it? Everyone. Guests and visitors can browse through the forums. However for access to all features, you can register (for free) on the forum – this allows you to post new topics, answer those posted by others, create an interesting profile, upload your photo or use an avatar, send private messages to other members and more! To visit the TEA Lounge, just surf over to www.younghotelier.com and click on the TEA Lounge link at the top of the screen…or go directly to www.younghotelier.com/lounge

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A YoungHotelier.com video interview with Annie Buckley, who is the Hotel Public Relations Manager (Hospitality PR & Marketing) at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. Annie tells us about what got her into the role and what competencies are required of those looking to pursue this field, among other things. This is a 3 part series - the 1st video can be viewed above, while the other two parts follow below.

Video 1: Having chosen English and Geography while ascertaining a Bachelor of Arts in the University College of Cork, little did Annie realize that she would find herself 3 years down the line as a Public Relations Manager in The Ritz-Carlton Dubai!

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Communication breakdown sang Led Zeppelin fifty years ago. Your basic track about a rock musician’s unrequited love, a breakdown that was probably fuelled by dropping enough drugs to keep a small country high for a week. But that track could have been this week’s theme tune because of the omission of one word.

Back in Led Zep’s heyday the breakdown would have happened in person or over the phone, now the possibilities for a communication breakdown in a relationship have extended; sms, email, web chat, and web 2.0 social networking sites.  Within the business the same possibilities for communication breakdowns exist and then some.

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YoungHotelier.com interviews Matthew (Matt) Griffis, who is the Front Office Manager at the new Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina in Dubai. Matt gives a valuable insight into the world of hospitality through the eyes of a Front Office professional, what it took to get here and what competencies would be most valuable in someone looking to fill the shoes of a front of the house role. The video is split into 3 parts, the first part can be seen above.

Video 1: Matt Griffis shares his 12 year hotel journey that commenced as a Banqueting waiter in a Marriott Hotel on the Gold Coast, Australia and the steps up through the chain of command to arrive to his current designation as the Front Office Hotel Manager of the flagship Westin hotel in the Middle East.

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A Young Hotelier Interview with Marguerite Howley, Hotel Owner and Chef at the Castlemurray House Hotel, St.Johns Point, Co.Donegal, Ireland. Marguerite shares her experience in the kitchen and the rewards of owning her own business. A 3 part interview - watch the first video above - the 2nd and 3rd continue below.

Video 1: Little did this Young Irish Lassie realize that her first summer job at the foot hills of the Slieve League Mountains in Castle Murray House Hotel would later be her calling and life choice! This hidden gem of relaxation is overlooking Mc Swynes Bay and is assured to rejuvenate your soul and invigorate your palette! The two renowned signature dishes “Prawn & Monkfish in Garlic” and warm chocolate cake ……hold a history as old as Mc Swynes Castle and have been key stones in their success! Marguerite’s assures us that if they were to be removed from these from the menu then she would immediately file for bankruptcy!
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A YoungHotelier.com interview with Paul O’Connell, who is the Hotel Catering Services Manager at the Capella Castlemartyr Hotel in Cork, Ireland. Paul discusses his stint in various areas of the hotel field, working with companies like Jury’s Doyle and what it is like to be a Hotel Catering Services Manager with a high-class boutique group of hotels.

1st video: Hailing from the green foothills of the Mullaghareik Mountains of Abbeyfeale Paul O’ Connell commenced his hotel tales as a glass collector in the Devon Inn Hotel in Limerick.

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