Frederik Rüssel

The Path

The route into leadership is visible in the demands of the kitchens Frederik Rüssel worked in: exact timing, clear technique, and the discipline of working as part of a team. His post as chef at SEPT in Toulouse, France, was the key early marker in that progression, a position that carried weight in the kitchen and in the years that followed., Frederik has been leading the kitchen team at Rüssels Landhaus, taking that prior experience into a different house and a different set of responsibilities. The shift from SEPT to Naurath/Wald shows a career built through steady accumulation without showmanship.

The Work Today

At Rüssels Landhaus, Frederik Rüssel leads the kitchen team, and that means holding the practical structure of service together day by day. The role requires organization, consistency, and the ability to keep the team moving in one direction under pressure. In a working kitchen, that leadership shows up in tempo, in sequence, and in the discipline of execution. Frederik’s position places him in that space where management and craft meet. The work now being done in Naurath/Wald extends the line already established at SEPT in Toulouse.

Career - Leading the kitchen team, Rüssels Landhaus, Naurath/Wald (2024–present) - Chef, SEPT, Toulouse, France

Acclaim

Frederik's honors include Michelin star (2024). That sits alongside the restaurant’s Michelin-star recognition in both 2024 and 2025 at SEPT in Toulouse, France, and marks the significance of that period in his career. In a trade where recognition follows sustained execution, 2024 is a clear point of reference in Frederik Rüssel’s record.

FAQ What is Frederik Rüssel's current role? Frederik Rüssel is leading the kitchen team. Where did Frederik Rüssel work before? Frederik Rüssel's earlier career included SEPT. What recognition has Frederik Rüssel received? Michelin star (2024).