Alumni

Where Passion for Food Becomes a Career for Life

For more than 20 years, Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland has ignited over 5,000 culinary careers worldwide. From Michelin-starred kitchens to entrepreneurial ventures and leadership roles, our alumni shine at every level of the industry.

In addition, as part of Swiss Education Group, our graduates belong to one of the world’s largest and most influential hospitality networks — a global community that supports, connects, and inspires them for life.

Alumni from Culinary Arts Academy

45K

Alumni from the Swiss Education Group network

97%

Students hired upon graduation

100+

Nationalities in the Alumni community

20th Anniversary Celebration

August 29, 2026

20 Years of Culinary Arts,
20 Years of Alumni

We are excited to welcoming you back!

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The stars highlighted below offer a glimpse into the world of opportunities our Culinary Arts Academy degrees can open.

Lucas Schers

Cuisinier

Company: L’Hôtel de Ville de Crissier, Switzerland
Nationality: Switzerland
Graduation Year: 2024

Lubaba AlSawwaf

Food & Beverage and Culinary Instructor

Company: Bunyan Group
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Graduation Year: 2024

Gazal Haddad

Founder

Company: Foron Abd Bakery (Amman)
Nationality: Jordan
Graduation Year: 2022

Donya Modir

Sous Chef

Company: Al Balad Development Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Graduation Year: 2021

Mounia Elnatour

Executive assistant to the Console General of France in San Francisco

Company: General Console of France

Graduation Year: 2021

Tafara Elizabeth Chipiro

Private Chef to USA Ambassador

Company: US Embassy
Nationality: Zimbabwe
Graduation Year: 2021

Moyo Odunfa

Head Chef & Founder

Company: The Ajite Experience Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigeria
Graduation Year: 2020

Jerry Tian

Kitchen Manager

Company: Miyaki Morden Izakaya
Nationality: China
Graduation Year: 2020

Theodore Darrel

Owner & Chef

Company: Tide & Table Restaurant, Jakarta, Indonesia
Nationality: Indonesia
Graduation Year: 2019

Varun Menghani

Chef and Founder

Company: Sabahdining, Dubai, UAE
Nationality: India
Graduation Year: 2018

Madhav Dayal

Partner & Chief Operating Officer

Company: Miguel’s Cocktails & Petiscos, India
Nationality: India
Graduation year: 2018

Halina Mikhadziuk

Chef de Partie

Company: Hotel Astoria Luzern, Switzerland
Nationality: Belarus
Graduation Year: 2017

Gökçe Ece Türkmen

Instructor Chef

Company: Gastronometro, Metro AG, Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality: Turkey
Graduation Year: 2017

Jacopo Romagnoli

Managing Partner

Company: Boulevard Collectiv, Geneva, Switzerland
Nationality: Italy
Graduation Year: 2016

Mukhtar Kosbayev

Culinary Director

Company: Bakerist Restaurant, Dubai UAE
Nationality: Kazakhstan
Graduation Year: 2016

Ian Ferdinand Chong

Founder

Company: Marymount Bakehouse, Singapore
Nationality: Singapore
Graduation Year: 2016

Dary Hutomo Sarwono

F&B Director

Company: Joglo Group Jakarta, Indonesia
Nationality: Indonesia
Graduation Year: 2015

Raghad Hamzah

Business Owner

Company: Su'dd
Nationality: Saudi Arabia
Graduation Year: 2014
Winner of Saudi Elite Chefs

Joy Maina

Owner and Head Chef

Company: Nabo Bistro, Nairobi
Nationality: Kenya
Graduation Year: 2014

Pornchanan Pattanapanyasat

Chef Instructor / Pastry Chef

Company: Entrepreneur
Nationality: Thailand
Graduation Year: 2014

Mauro Sierro

Executive Head Chef

Company: Safra Bank, Brazil
Nationality: Brazil
Graduation year: 2015

Tanusha Suvashini

Wedding’s & Events Executive

Company: Talbot Hotel Cork, Ballincollig, Cork, Ireland
Nationality: Malaysia
Graduation Year: 2009-2010

Lionel Ntasano

Owner & Manager

Company: Nonara Hotels, Burundi
Nationality: Burundi
Graduation Year: 2009

Danna Vu

Culinary World Cup 2018 Champion
Culinary Olympics 2020 Gold Medal

Christodoulos Theofanous

Chef & Owner

Company: COR Gastronomy
Nationality: Cyprus

Chef of the Year 2020 - Cyprus Eating Awards
Golden Hat 2023

Kristin Hamberg

Culinary Olympics 2024, Sweden Junior Team, Gold Medal

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Access a unique Global Alumni Network

As part of Swiss Education Group, César Ritz Alumni also gain access to the Swiss Education Group global alumni network of over 45K that opens doors to exclusive opportunities and top-tier employers worldwide.

SEGKonnect offers our alumni:

Career platform

Reconnect

Alumni benefits

Our Culinary Stars

Where Passion for Food Becomes a Career for Life

20th Anniversary Celebration