Сulinary arts academy

Learn from a highly experienced culinary team, in state-of-the-art facilities at Switzerland’s finest culinary school. We support and invest in the education of our lecturers and instructors, and help industry specialists become high-level educators through further education.

Academic Administration

Get to know your teachers and their areas of expertise. We support and invest in the education of our lecturers, through transforming industry specialists into high-level educators by encouraging further education.

Tanja Florenthal

DEAN CÉSAR RITZ COLLEGES AND CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY

Ms. Tanja Florenthal joined César Ritz Colleges Switzerland in 2010, as a faculty member and went on to become the Head of Curriculum. She was appointed Dean at Le Bouveret in 2012 and Brig in 2019. She graduated from Cornell University with a BSc, and holds an MBA and an MA in Education. She has extensive international experience in the hospitality industry and education. She has worked in hotel and hospitality management schools in the United States, Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, and is a member of the Cornell Hotel Association.

Alain Müller

ASSISTANT DEAN

Before joining César Ritz Colleges in 1994, Chef Alain Müller worked both in Canada and Switzerland. He has played a key role in making Culinary Arts Academy the success it is today. He is passionate about helping students combine their culinary skills with business acumen to become successful culinary entrepreneurs.

Anton Mosimann OBE

HONORARY DEAN CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY

Mr. Anton Mosimann OBE is a world-renowned, Michelin-starred Swiss chef, lauded for his revolutionary cuisine naturelle and beloved by royalty, dignitaries and celebrities. At 28, he became the youngest person ever to hold the position of maître chef des cuisines at London's Dorchester Hotel and has since continued to defy expectations and forge his own path, establishing a private dining club and his own catering company. In 2004, he was awarded Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his services in the tourism and food industries, and in 2021, he was named honorary dean of Culinary Arts Academy. 

Jorge Arnanz, PhD

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER, BRIG

Dr. Jorge Arnanz began his career working for international hotels and travel companies, before starting his own business as a restaurant owner. Since 2015, he has been teaching Hospitality, Tourism, and Management at undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds two BA degrees in Tourism and Education respectively, an MA and a PhD in Tourism Management.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Key partnerships with industry leaders and top chefs ensure that our programs remain relevant and reflect the latest trends and insights. Our industry partners contribute to the creation of academic programs, hold masterclasses in our state-of-the-art kitchens, give guest lectures on campus, and host visits to their premises to provide students additional insights into real-life operations in world-class kitchens.

Building the foundation in kitchen fundamentals & business

• World-class program that delivers the technical skills needed to be a Top Chef   
• Gain the entrepreneurial know-how to launch your own food-based business 
• Specialized pathways in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Chocolate Arts, and Vegetarian Culinary Arts 
• Graduate with a:

BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN CHOSEN PATHWAY FROM CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY SWITZERLAND

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN CULINARY ARTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY, UK

*The Bachelor of International Business doesn’t grant automatic access to the Swiss Higher Education sector.

Life outside of the classroom

When you aren’t busy studying, you can choose from a wide variety of exciting activities to make the most of your time on campus. From cultural events and banquets to a variety of exciting clubs (wine, innovation, sustainability, music) and optional masterclasses to expand your horizons and deepen your knowledge, there is never a dull moment on campus.

• Green Globe club

Join forces with likeminded students to promote sustainable practices on campus.

• Wine club

Hone your knowledge and enjoy tasting wines, various beverages and different spirits from all over the world.

• Music club

Strike the right chord along other music enthusiasts on campus.

Faculties:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Arts
• Swiss grand Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Swiss Grand Diploma in Party & Chocolate Arts