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Marcel Riemer

I Learned To Clean Hotel Rooms When I Was A Kitchen Trainee

August 9, 1993. The first day of my apprenticeship. I didn’t know much about kitchens when I started my way back then. I’d done practical…

4 min readJan 20, 2021

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I Learned To Clean Hotel Rooms When I Was A Kitchen Trainee

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Marcel Riemer

Why I Love Hiring Fresh Graduates And Inexperienced People

When it comes to hiring people, I always go for attitude! I hire for attitude as it is much more important than skills. You can train…

3 min readJan 13, 2021

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Why I Love Hiring Fresh Graduates And Inexperienced People

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Marcel Riemer

Which City is Superior: Hong Kong Or Singapore?

In 2006 I started a new position as a Sous Chef at the Western Kitchen at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, one of the largest catering…

4 min readJan 6, 2021

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Which City is Superior: Hong Kong Or Singapore?

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Marcel Riemer

Nobody Becomes A TV Chef By Just Dropping Out Of School!

Cooking shows on TV have been around for decades. I’ve watched them too and enjoyed a lot of them. I learned. It is always great to see…

4 min readDec 30, 2020

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Nobody Becomes A TV Chef By Just Dropping Out Of School!

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Marcel Riemer

I Never Regretted Leaving Germany

I spent almost my entire career as an expatriate chef in foreign countries. I worked in 11 countries on four continents, starting off in…

5 min readDec 23, 2020

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I Never Regretted Leaving Germany

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Marcel Riemer

Here Is One Big Lesson I Learned After Moving To Asia!

I am a Westerner, a European from Germany. From growing up in that culture I was conditioned a certain way, especially in the kitchen. My…

5 min readDec 16, 2020

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Here Is One Big Lesson I Learned After Moving To Asia!

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Marcel Riemer

One Important Ingredient Every Successful Chef Must Use!

I am a very punctual guy. Punctuality is one of my core values in life and also one of my most important ingredients in the kitchen. I do…

3 min readDec 9, 2020

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One Important Ingredient Every Successful Chef Must Use!

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Marcel Riemer

Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth!

“Zu viele Köche verderben den Brei.” (Too many cooks spoil the broth). This German saying nails it.

3 min readDec 2, 2020

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Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth!

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Marcel Riemer

Is It Really My Way Or The Highway?

The kitchen environment is hierarchical. Without discipline, nothing will work. People need to understand this. The way you conduct…

4 min readNov 25, 2020

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Is It Really My Way Or The Highway?

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Marcel Riemer

Are Chefs A Special Species?

In some way, yes, we are, but so are lawyers and doctors. All professionals are somehow special in their own ways, sharing common traits…

4 min readNov 18, 2020

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Are Chefs A Special Species?

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Marcel Riemer

Marcel Riemer

Impact Entrepreneur, Author & Udemy Instructor Marcel is a Berlin born Chef who has been cookingand travelling for 27 years in 11 countries on 4 continents.

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