Chef Lecturer, Hospitality and Food Trades, South Metropolitan TAFE (Mandurah and Bentley Campus)
Manfred was born in Austria, where he completed his apprenticeship as a chef and began his career in the hospitality industry. His passion for food and culinary excellence led him to work and travel throughout Europe, gaining valuable experience as a chef in Spain, Switzerland and Germany.
For the past 30 years, Manfred has lived and worked in Australia, building a diverse and rewarding career in hospitality management and vocational education. During this time, he has managed several restaurants in Perth and held leadership positions overseeing catering and accommodation operations at remote mining site camps.
Since 2016, Manfred has been employed with South Metropolitan TAFE, where he is committed to developing the next generation of hospitality professionals. He is passionate about skills development and industry excellence, which has led to his involvement with WorldSkills. He has served as a judge on WorldSkills competition panels and is currently organising the 2026 WorldSkills VETiS and Open Competitions at South Metropolitan TAFE.
Manfred’s career has provided him with extensive experience across international culinary operations, hospitality management and vocational education. He takes pride in contributing to the growth of the hospitality industry and supporting students and apprentices as they develop the skills needed for successful careers.
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