Head Chef
Dennis Quetsch
- Discipline
- Head Chef
Portrait of Dennis Quetsch
i. Biography
The Ascent
Disciplined kitchen formation at Zum Krug set the base before the work moved into named restaurant posts: Dennis Quetsch was at Restaurant Schwarz in Heidelberg from 2010, then entered the Rutz brigade in Berlin, serving as souschef from 2017–2020 and küchenchef from 2020–2025. The current kitchen responsibility is at Restaurant HIO, where Dennis Quetsch has served as küchenchef since 2026.
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The Current Work
The HIO post follows a long Berlin service record and keeps the work inside a clear professional line: trained foundation, defined brigade roles, leadership in a recognized kitchen, and public recognition tied to both restaurant performance and patisserie.
Distinctions
Recognition for the work includes Drei Michelinsterne für das Restaurant Rutz, neben Marco Müller (2021), Patissier des Jahres (2025), Patissier des Jahres (2019), and Ranked No. 7 as Marco Müller & Dennis Quetsch at Rutz.
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What is Dennis Quetsch's current role?
Dennis Quetsch is Head Chef at Rutz, responsible for the creative direction of the menus and non-alcoholic beverages.
Where did Dennis Quetsch train or study?
Dennis Quetsch trained at Zum Krug.
What recognition has Dennis Quetsch received?
Drei Michelinsterne für das Restaurant Rutz, neben Marco Müller (2021).
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