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    Daniel Lehmann

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    Portrait of Daniel Lehmann

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    Regional and seasonal cooking sits at the center of Daniel Lehmann’s work at Boutique Hotel Moosegg in Emmenmatt, Switzerland, where he serves as host and Head Chef. The line he gives it is plain: “Wellness for the palate served with hospitality!” That run led to chef at Hotel-Restaurant Moosegg in Emmenmatt from 2002 to 2007. Since 2007, the operation side has sat alongside the kitchen: managing director of Hotel-Restaurant Moosegg in Emmenmatt, then chef-owner of Boutique Hotel Moosegg in Emmenmatt since 2011. Since 2019, Lehmann has also been president of Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe.

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    Where They Are Now

    At Boutique Hotel Moosegg in Emmenmatt, Switzerland, the work remains tied to seasonality and region rather than excess. Lehmann has held the chef-owner role there since 2011, and he is also a member of Jeunes Restaurateurs.

    In Their Words “Wellness for the palate served with hospitality!”

    Career - managing director — Hotel-Restaurant Moosegg, Emmenmatt (2007–present) - chef-owner — Boutique Hotel Moosegg, Emmenmatt (2011–present) - president — Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe (2019–present) - cook — Restaurant Landhaus, Davos - cook — Hotel-Restaurant Moosegg ob Emmenmatt - cook — Hotel Alpenhof, Zermatt - chef — Hotel-Restaurant Moosegg, Emmenmatt (2002–2007)

    FAQ What is Daniel Lehmann's current role? As of 2026, Daniel Lehmann is Host and Head Chef. Where did Daniel Lehmann work before? Daniel Lehmann's earlier career included Restaurant Landhaus, Hotel-Restaurant Moosegg ob Emmenmatt, and Hotel Alpenhof. What recognition has Daniel Lehmann received? Vizekoch des Jahres beim Swiss Culinary Cup (2000).

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