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Andrew Lautenbach
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i. Biography
Andrew Lautenbach’s current role at The Hotel Britomart in Auckland reflects the scale a chef’s remit can take on once the kitchen is responsible not only for service, but for the hotel’s wider food direction. Originally from Hamilton, he spent the early part of his working life in the French Alps before returning to Auckland, bringing back the kind of perspective that comes from working far from home and under the discipline of different kitchens. As Lautenbach put it, “My role in the business is a lot bigger than what I thought it would be originally.”
The Climb
Andrew Lautenbach started at The Hotel Britomart in 2022 as Head Chef, and that move set the line of progression that now places him as Executive Chef. At The Hotel Britomart, the advance from Head Chef to Executive Chef signals an expanding brief rather than a simple title change: the work now reaches beyond the pass into the broader standards, direction, and consistency that shape the hotel’s food operation.
Today
At The Hotel Britomart in Auckland, Executive Chef Andrew Lautenbach sits at the centre of the property’s culinary identity. He has described the role plainly: “In short, I’m accountable for the food related performance of our business.” The statement is direct, but it points to the practical realities that define the job — service pressure, kitchen standards, and the way food contributes to how a hotel is experienced. Andrew Lautenbach has also spoken about the working relationship around him, saying, “I am looking forward to working with the team at The Hotel Britomart as we have the same goals and ethos regarding sustainability and a positive team environment.” In that framing, sustainability and team environment are not slogans; they are operating terms. In a kitchen, that shared approach is what helps set pace, sharpen focus, and keep the room steady.
In Their Words “I am looking forward to working with the team at The Hotel Britomart as we have the same goals and ethos regarding sustainability and a positive team environment.” “My role in the business is a lot bigger than what I thought it would be originally.”
Profile updated July 2026
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What is Andrew Lautenbach's current role?
As of 2026, Andrew Lautenbach is Executive Chef.
