| Peter Gebauer CGMC |
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WACS 2000
ACF Milwaukee Chapter
ACF Nashville Chapter
ACF Christmas Reception 2005
Opryland Culinary Institute
German Chefs Association
Hospitality Consulting
My Newsletter
My Blog
My other Blog
WACS 2000
A native of Germany, Peter started a formal
apprenticeship program at age 15 at the
Parkhotel Crombach and graduated in 1974,
then worked in the kitchens of the
Steigenberger Hotel chain as well as Hilton
International, becoming familiar with the
various culinary regions of Germany.
1977 he joined the then famous Royal Viking
Line, cruising the seven seas around the
globe for the next four years, followed by a
stint with the prestigious Peninsula Group in
Hong Kong, experiencing the diversified
cultures and cooking styles of China and the
pacific rim.
1983 he went on to the Middle East, to live
and learn the various Arabic , Indian and
Pakistani foods and the ancient cooking
methods, working for Gulf Hotels in Bahrain
and Abu Dhabi Airline Catering for the next
three years.
1985 he returned to Germany to the
Steigenberger academy in Bad Reichenhall
to participate and proof himself, achieving
the prestigious Kuechenmeister Brief,
a.k.a. Master in Culinary Art certification.
Soon he was approached by Norwegian
Cruise Line to join them and he accepted the
position of Executive Chef on the prestigious
SS Norway ( formerly SS France), by then the
only mega-size cruise ship afloat and his
biggest and most rewarding professional
challenge yet. It was here where he had the
opportunity to work side by side with culinary
stars like Pierre Troigros, Roger Verge,
Michel Trama and some 30 of the most
famous French chef's promoting their
specialties in remembrance of the great
ocean liner
SS France. Eventually he worked on the new
MS Seaward and was then promoted to
Food & Beverage Manager.
Then he went to Disney World, accepted the
culinary assignment at the EPCOT theme
park where he worked for a couple of years.
Yearning for another challenge, he decided to
join Star Cruises in Singapore, developing a
new concept of cruising for the Asian market,
introducing several new cruise ships in the
region extremely successful.
To plan, develop and implement the food &
beverage concept onboard the Disney Magic,
aiming to set new standards for the industry
was a new and huge challenge to take on
and brought him back to the Magical Cruise
Company. Peter enjoys working in the
hospitality industry, dealing with a lot of
interesting people, providing innovative food
while fusing cooking ingredients and
methods to the best quality available with a
friendly service focused on detail.
Cancun was his next destination, where he
joined the well renowned company of Palace
Resorts as an Area Executive Chef and
co-designed, planed and opened a mega
resort and theme park at the Riviera Maya.
In 1999 Peter joined Gaylord Opryland Resort
as executive banquet chef, a position he held
until 2004 when his team was awarded the
M&C Gold Elite Platter Award.
Later the same year he was promoted to
executive chef for the entire resort and in this
role, he also coached the Opryland Culinary
Apprenticeship Program .
He catered to royal families, presidents and
governments, to dignitaries and athletes as
well as entertainers and was featured in
various TV shows in Germany as well as the
US. Traveling during his vacations
throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas,
he frequently returns to destinations such as
the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma in
California to Florida and Mexico.
In 2006 he relocated with his family, wife
Aime, son Daniel and daughter Anna
Claudia, to Milwaukee and joined Potawatomi
Bingo Casino which is currently undergoing a
$ 240 million expansion.
In the spring of 2007 with the construction
underway he founded the PBC Culinary
Academy which offers culinary courses for all
team members and is designed to fill the
departments training needs as well as
improve retention and provide essential
training for the new concepts at the casino.
Last year saw the introduction of advanced
curriculum a,d since inception there have
been over fifty graduates and there are
currently some 140 students enrolled.
apprenticeship program at age 15 at the
Parkhotel Crombach and graduated in 1974,
then worked in the kitchens of the
Steigenberger Hotel chain as well as Hilton
International, becoming familiar with the
various culinary regions of Germany.
1977 he joined the then famous Royal Viking
Line, cruising the seven seas around the
globe for the next four years, followed by a
stint with the prestigious Peninsula Group in
Hong Kong, experiencing the diversified
cultures and cooking styles of China and the
pacific rim.
1983 he went on to the Middle East, to live
and learn the various Arabic , Indian and
Pakistani foods and the ancient cooking
methods, working for Gulf Hotels in Bahrain
and Abu Dhabi Airline Catering for the next
three years.
1985 he returned to Germany to the
Steigenberger academy in Bad Reichenhall
to participate and proof himself, achieving
the prestigious Kuechenmeister Brief,
a.k.a. Master in Culinary Art certification.
Soon he was approached by Norwegian
Cruise Line to join them and he accepted the
position of Executive Chef on the prestigious
SS Norway ( formerly SS France), by then the
only mega-size cruise ship afloat and his
biggest and most rewarding professional
challenge yet. It was here where he had the
opportunity to work side by side with culinary
stars like Pierre Troigros, Roger Verge,
Michel Trama and some 30 of the most
famous French chef's promoting their
specialties in remembrance of the great
ocean liner
SS France. Eventually he worked on the new
MS Seaward and was then promoted to
Food & Beverage Manager.
Then he went to Disney World, accepted the
culinary assignment at the EPCOT theme
park where he worked for a couple of years.
Yearning for another challenge, he decided to
join Star Cruises in Singapore, developing a
new concept of cruising for the Asian market,
introducing several new cruise ships in the
region extremely successful.
To plan, develop and implement the food &
beverage concept onboard the Disney Magic,
aiming to set new standards for the industry
was a new and huge challenge to take on
and brought him back to the Magical Cruise
Company. Peter enjoys working in the
hospitality industry, dealing with a lot of
interesting people, providing innovative food
while fusing cooking ingredients and
methods to the best quality available with a
friendly service focused on detail.
Cancun was his next destination, where he
joined the well renowned company of Palace
Resorts as an Area Executive Chef and
co-designed, planed and opened a mega
resort and theme park at the Riviera Maya.
In 1999 Peter joined Gaylord Opryland Resort
as executive banquet chef, a position he held
until 2004 when his team was awarded the
M&C Gold Elite Platter Award.
Later the same year he was promoted to
executive chef for the entire resort and in this
role, he also coached the Opryland Culinary
Apprenticeship Program .
He catered to royal families, presidents and
governments, to dignitaries and athletes as
well as entertainers and was featured in
various TV shows in Germany as well as the
US. Traveling during his vacations
throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas,
he frequently returns to destinations such as
the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma in
California to Florida and Mexico.
In 2006 he relocated with his family, wife
Aime, son Daniel and daughter Anna
Claudia, to Milwaukee and joined Potawatomi
Bingo Casino which is currently undergoing a
$ 240 million expansion.
In the spring of 2007 with the construction
underway he founded the PBC Culinary
Academy which offers culinary courses for all
team members and is designed to fill the
departments training needs as well as
improve retention and provide essential
training for the new concepts at the casino.
Last year saw the introduction of advanced
curriculum a,d since inception there have
been over fifty graduates and there are
currently some 140 students enrolled.
| With Son Daniel and Daughter Anna Claudia 2007 |
| Chicago Theatre 2005 |
| James Beard House New York August 2003 |
| Milwaukee Summer 2008 |
| "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are". Brillat-Savarin 1755-1826 |
