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Michael Bauböck
Co-head chef
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i. Biography
Michael Bauböck works in the Vienna register of Austrian cuisine, where regional products, forgotten ingredients, and the measured pressure between tradition and innovation define the kitchen. At Steirereck im Stadtpark in Vienna, Austria, that work is carried through the role of co-Head Chef, with earlier stations at Tian and a sous-chef role at Steirereck im Stadtpark in 2013 forming part of the same line of practice. “We treat this award with great respect. We are aware of our responsibility and want to convey the identity of Austrian cuisine and hospitality to the outside world and share it with the people who visit us.” Michael has said.
The Making
Vienna’s restaurant kitchens provided the formation: Restaurant Korso an der Oper, Meinl am Graben, and Tian each placed Michael Bauböck inside a different discipline of contemporary Austrian cooking. The training moved through culinary station work at Restaurant Korso an der Oper, culinary station work at Meinl am Graben, and culinary station work at Tian. Steirereck im Stadtpark in Vienna became the long-form kitchen, with Michael Bauböck serving as Sous Chef from 2013 before building toward the role he holds today: Head Chef of Steirereck im Stadtpark.
The Work Today
Austrian cuisine at the highest level is the working frame at Steirereck im Stadtpark in Vienna, Austria, where Michael Bauböck is co-Head Chef. The cooking is described through regional cuisine, forgotten ingredients, and a blend of tradition and innovation rather than through rupture from the canon.
The Record
Michael Bauböck has received Rolling Pin Awards — Sous Chef des Jahres (2019). Recognition from the trade includes Sous Chef des Jahres (2019), awarded to Michael Bauböck during his work within the Steirereck im Stadtpark kitchen lineage.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Michael
What is Michael Bauböck's day job?
Michael Bauböck is co-Head Chef.
Where did Michael Bauböck train or study?
Michael Bauböck trained at Restaurant Korso an der Oper and Meinl am Graben.
What recognition has Michael Bauböck received?
Sous Chef des Jahres (2019).
