Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

David Tetrault, Bailli Délégué of Canada, was invited to his first Chaîne dinner in 1983 by his friend and sponsor Hon. Harry Rowbotham, Bailli Régional at the time. Harry was aware of David’s love for cooking and recognized that he might enjoy the experience of the Chaîne.
David joined the organization in Calgary in 1983 with the rank of Chevalier. In 1988 he was promoted to the local council in Calgary with the rank of Chargé de Missions. David’s enthusiasm for the Chaîne and his penchant for organizational details led to his promotion in 1991 to national Chargé de Missions, then national Argentier in 1996.
David worked with Bailli Délégué Hon. Normand Grimard to institute a plan to manage the Chaîne in Canada as a business, making it more efficient and more accountable. David computerized the data base and financials, and he set up systems to assist in the efficient management of the organization.
In 1998 David’s diligent work in Canada was recognized by the international board with his appointment to the Conseil Magistral. In 2002 he was appointed to the Conseil d’Administration, the Executive Board consisting of 15 international members from the Conseil Magistral, chaired by the international President.
In 2002 David accepted the additional duty of Chairman of the International Jeunes Commis Rôtisseurs Committee, responsible for managing the young chefs’ competition. David is enthusiastic about this aspect of the Chaîne, seeing it as a way to ensure the successful future of the culinary arts and of the Chaîne itself. Along with his committee members, of which half are professionals, David and his Committee revised the competition rules to make the competition more professional and more relevant to modern culinary arts and gastronomy. The changes also enabled host Baillages to run competitions more effectively because the requirements are now thoroughly comprehensive and unambiguous. When David’s home Bailliage hosted the International Jeunes Commis Rôtisseurs competition in 2004, it was an excellent test of the reorganization. David was appointed Chair of the IT Committee in 2016.
David is firmly committed to the ideals of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and he is honoured to fulfill his national and international duties. David still enjoys the very simple essence of the Chaîne: a fine meal in good company.
In his spare time he still likes to spend time in the kitchen, cooking for his family and friends.

School education (vocational)

Hospitality Management School,
Vienna restaurant owners
Judenplatz / Vienna (1992 - 1995)


Advanced course for tourism and economic
Judenplatz / Vienna (1995 – 1998)
A - Label with professional diploma)

Training for
GLOBAL MASTER CHEF / KITCHEN MASTER
Judenplatz / Vienna (2013)


Working experience

1993
Hotel City Club Vösendorf 5 * de Luxe
(Internship)

1994
Sport Royal Seeboden / Millstättersee 4 *
(Internship)

1995
Sport Hotel Royer Schladming 4 *
(Commis)

1996
Hotel Österreichischer Hof
(Sacher) Salzburg 5 * de Luxe
(Commis)

1997
Restaurant L'Alsace à Table Strasbourg (16 points)
(Chef de partie)

1998
military service –
Chef in the a la carte officer’s mess in Vienna

1999/2000
Sheraton Frankfurt 5 * -
Gourmet restaurant Papillon  (16 points)
(Commis - Demi Chef)

2000
 InterContinental Vienna 5 *–
Four Seasons Gourmet restaurant (15 points)
(Demi chef)


2000/01
ANA Grand Hotel Wien 5 * de Luxe –
Gourmet restaurant Le Ciel (16 points)
(Demi Chef - Chef de partie)

2001/02  
Sheraton Salzburg 5 *–
Mirabell restaurant Gourmet (15 points)
(Chef de partie)

2002/03
Gastro Holding Graz –
Restaurant Stainzerbauer + Bistro Yam Yam
(Sous chef) + (Deputy CEO)

2003/04
Restaurant La Vignette Strasbourg (1 * Michelin)  
(Sous chef)

2004/05/06/07
Sheraton Salzburg 5 *
(Chef Tournant - Junior Sous Chef)

2007/08/09/10/11/12/13
Vienna Hotel Imperial 5 *
(Chef de partie - Sous chef)

2013/14/15/16/17/18
Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel 4 *plus
(Executive chef)

2018/19 ongoing
Wiesbauer Gourmet – Reidling - Sitzenberg
(Head of the Product Development Department and Consultant for the Gastronomy)

2018/19 - ongoing
Pannoneum - Tourism - Culinary Institute and Business Academy Neusiedl am See
(Culinary teacher)

Competitions and highlights

1995
Winning the Golden Reindl

1996
Bronze – Nöka

Thanks and appreciation to the Golden Reindl

Silver – Semmering

Admission to the regional team in Vienna

1997
2 Bronze - Hogaka Karlsruhe

Bronze - Hoga Nuremberg

Competitive foods, "Let's be honest" – Vienna

Winning the Golden Reindl

Silver – Geras

Main act in Tv show Welcome in Austria (with Antonio Carluccio)

2 Bronze – Constance

Certificate of Honour from the Austrian Federation of Chefs for special services

1998
Bronze - Intergastra Stuttgart

Concours du Meilleur Jeune commis Rôtisseur


Winning the Golden Reindl

Medal performance - Nöka



1999
2 Bronze - Hogaka Karlsruhe

2 Bronze - Everything for the guest IKKA Salzburg

2000
Diploma in Culinary Olympics – Erfurt
Admission to the Austrian National Team of Chefs

2001
2x Gold and won the individual competition days Glass Kitchen
- IKKA Wiener Neustadt

2002
Silver and Bronze - IKKA Salzburg
2 Bronze - Culinary World Cup Luxembourg

2003
Main Act in Tv show “Grundners culinary show”
Silver - IKKA Klagenfurt
Gold and best in Category - Hoga Nuremberg
Gold and Silver - IKKA Pittental

2004
Silver - Intergastra Stuttgart
Bronze - Culinary Olympics Erfurt

2005
As an apprentice coach at the Sheraton team:
Gold, silver and best in Category - IKKA Salzburg
3x Gold, silver and Tournament victory - IKKA Pittental

2007
2 Gold, 2 Silver and best in Category - Hoga Nuremberg

2008
Thanks and appreciation at the Golden Reindl

2009
coach of the Topaprentice:
competition"Amouse Bouche" 2 Place

2010
Head of the Austrian Fair in
"WESTIN TOKYO" Japan
Diploma in Culinary World Cup Luxembourg

2011
Head of the Austrian Fair in
"WESTIN TOKYO" Japan
INTRONISATION as "Maître Rôtisseur" in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

2012
Juror in the "Tasting jury" at the
"Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
of the "Chaîne des Rotisseurs"

coach of the Top apprentice:
competition "Amuse Bouche"

Head of the Austrian Fair in
"HILTON COLOMBO" Sri Lanka

Head of the Austrian Fair in
"ST. REGIS ROME" Italy

PROMOTION TO "Vice charge de missions" in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

2013
PROMOTION TO "Vice Conseiller Culinaire de Vienne"
in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Coach of the chef for the competition
"Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
AUSTRIA 1st place

Juror at the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in the "Tasting jury" (national)

Juror in the "Tasting jury" at Eurogast "Big Cooking Contest" for Vienna

Graduation for GLOBAL MASTER CHEF / KITCHEN MASTER

Inclusion in the Chef's Table Vienna
(Association of "Top Chefs" Vienna)

Award "Manager of the Quarter" by Renaissance

2014
Election to VKÖ - Vice Chairman Sectional Vienna
Head of the Jury at the "Tastingjury"
"Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)
PROMOTION TO "Conseiller Culinaire d'autriche"
in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Juror in the "Tastingjury" at the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs INTERNATIONAL
Training for “allergen Officer”
Award for the "Leader of the Year" by Renaissance

2015
Organization and implementation of the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)

Committee member the "Meillieure jeunes chief INTERNATIONAL" in Budapest, Hungaria

Juror at Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice Competition
Cathegory- GRAND FINALE

Trainer of Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice special Competition
Cathegory- "Best terrine" 1st place

2016
Organizer / Chairmen of "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)

Committee member / Kitchen supervisor at the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" INTERNATIONAL in Manchester, Great Britain

Trainer of Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice special Competition
Cathegory- "Best terrine" 1st place

Juror at the Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice Competition GRAND FINALE

Continuing Education "Crucial Conversations" by Marriott in Lisbon, Portugal

Bronze - Culinary Olympics – Erfurt

2017
Admission to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Successful People
Austria, Swiss & Germany

Continuing education "Seven Habits" by Marriott in Baku, Azerbaijan

Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs" in Styria, Vienna and Salzburg

Honouring from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy for the promotion, support and education of youth peoples

Joined Marriott International's Culinary Advisory Board for Central Europe

Juror at the state championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of young chefs"

Committee member / Kitchen supervisor at the "Meillieure jeunes Chef INTERNATIONAL in Frankfurt a. Main, Germany

Joined the Marriott International Global Talent Council




2018
Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs" excretion EAST
(Vienna, Lower Austria)

Mentor of the "Viennese Vice Champion" in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs"

Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs" excretion WEST
(Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg)

Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of young cooks" excretion SOUTH
(Carinthia, Styria, Burgenland)

Juror at the state championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs & Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)"

Honor of the Châîne des Rôtisseurs with the Bronze Medal of Merit

Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Executive Chef & Culinary Arts Director - Head of the Institute
le Cordon Bleu, Paris

David Tetrault, Bailli Délégué of Canada, was invited to his first Chaîne dinner in 1983 by his friend and sponsor Hon. Harry Rowbotham, Bailli Régional at the time. Harry was aware of David’s love for cooking and recognized that he might enjoy the experience of the Chaîne.
David joined the organization in Calgary in 1983 with the rank of Chevalier. In 1988 he was promoted to the local council in Calgary with the rank of Chargé de Missions. David’s enthusiasm for the Chaîne and his penchant for organizational details led to his promotion in 1991 to national Chargé de Missions, then national Argentier in 1996.
David worked with Bailli Délégué Hon. Normand Grimard to institute a plan to manage the Chaîne in Canada as a business, making it more efficient and more accountable. David computerized the data base and financials, and he set up systems to assist in the efficient management of the organization.
In 1998 David’s diligent work in Canada was recognized by the international board with his appointment to the Conseil Magistral. In 2002 he was appointed to the Conseil d’Administration, the Executive Board consisting of 15 international members from the Conseil Magistral, chaired by the international President.
In 2002 David accepted the additional duty of Chairman of the International Jeunes Commis Rôtisseurs Committee, responsible for managing the young chefs’ competition. David is enthusiastic about this aspect of the Chaîne, seeing it as a way to ensure the successful future of the culinary arts and of the Chaîne itself. Along with his committee members, of which half are professionals, David and his Committee revised the competition rules to make the competition more professional and more relevant to modern culinary arts and gastronomy. The changes also enabled host Baillages to run competitions more effectively because the requirements are now thoroughly comprehensive and unambiguous. When David’s home Bailliage hosted the International Jeunes Commis Rôtisseurs competition in 2004, it was an excellent test of the reorganization. David was appointed Chair of the IT Committee in 2016.
David is firmly committed to the ideals of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, and he is honoured to fulfill his national and international duties. David still enjoys the very simple essence of the Chaîne: a fine meal in good company.
In his spare time he still likes to spend time in the kitchen, cooking for his family and friends.

School education (vocational)

Hospitality Management School,
Vienna restaurant owners
Judenplatz / Vienna (1992 - 1995)


Advanced course for tourism and economic
Judenplatz / Vienna (1995 – 1998)
A - Label with professional diploma)

Training for
GLOBAL MASTER CHEF / KITCHEN MASTER
Judenplatz / Vienna (2013)


Working experience

1993
Hotel City Club Vösendorf 5 * de Luxe
(Internship)

1994
Sport Royal Seeboden / Millstättersee 4 *
(Internship)

1995
Sport Hotel Royer Schladming 4 *
(Commis)

1996
Hotel Österreichischer Hof
(Sacher) Salzburg 5 * de Luxe
(Commis)

1997
Restaurant L'Alsace à Table Strasbourg (16 points)
(Chef de partie)

1998
military service –
Chef in the a la carte officer’s mess in Vienna

1999/2000
Sheraton Frankfurt 5 * -
Gourmet restaurant Papillon  (16 points)
(Commis - Demi Chef)

2000
 InterContinental Vienna 5 *–
Four Seasons Gourmet restaurant (15 points)
(Demi chef)


2000/01
ANA Grand Hotel Wien 5 * de Luxe –
Gourmet restaurant Le Ciel (16 points)
(Demi Chef - Chef de partie)

2001/02  
Sheraton Salzburg 5 *–
Mirabell restaurant Gourmet (15 points)
(Chef de partie)

2002/03
Gastro Holding Graz –
Restaurant Stainzerbauer + Bistro Yam Yam
(Sous chef) + (Deputy CEO)

2003/04
Restaurant La Vignette Strasbourg (1 * Michelin)  
(Sous chef)

2004/05/06/07
Sheraton Salzburg 5 *
(Chef Tournant - Junior Sous Chef)

2007/08/09/10/11/12/13
Vienna Hotel Imperial 5 *
(Chef de partie - Sous chef)

2013/14/15/16/17/18
Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel 4 *plus
(Executive chef)

2018/19 ongoing
Wiesbauer Gourmet – Reidling - Sitzenberg
(Head of the Product Development Department and Consultant for the Gastronomy)

2018/19 - ongoing
Pannoneum - Tourism - Culinary Institute and Business Academy Neusiedl am See
(Culinary teacher)

Competitions and highlights

1995
Winning the Golden Reindl

1996
Bronze – Nöka

Thanks and appreciation to the Golden Reindl

Silver – Semmering

Admission to the regional team in Vienna

1997
2 Bronze - Hogaka Karlsruhe

Bronze - Hoga Nuremberg

Competitive foods, "Let's be honest" – Vienna

Winning the Golden Reindl

Silver – Geras

Main act in Tv show Welcome in Austria (with Antonio Carluccio)

2 Bronze – Constance

Certificate of Honour from the Austrian Federation of Chefs for special services

1998
Bronze - Intergastra Stuttgart

Concours du Meilleur Jeune commis Rôtisseur


Winning the Golden Reindl

Medal performance - Nöka



1999
2 Bronze - Hogaka Karlsruhe

2 Bronze - Everything for the guest IKKA Salzburg

2000
Diploma in Culinary Olympics – Erfurt
Admission to the Austrian National Team of Chefs

2001
2x Gold and won the individual competition days Glass Kitchen
- IKKA Wiener Neustadt

2002
Silver and Bronze - IKKA Salzburg
2 Bronze - Culinary World Cup Luxembourg

2003
Main Act in Tv show “Grundners culinary show”
Silver - IKKA Klagenfurt
Gold and best in Category - Hoga Nuremberg
Gold and Silver - IKKA Pittental

2004
Silver - Intergastra Stuttgart
Bronze - Culinary Olympics Erfurt

2005
As an apprentice coach at the Sheraton team:
Gold, silver and best in Category - IKKA Salzburg
3x Gold, silver and Tournament victory - IKKA Pittental

2007
2 Gold, 2 Silver and best in Category - Hoga Nuremberg

2008
Thanks and appreciation at the Golden Reindl

2009
coach of the Topaprentice:
competition"Amouse Bouche" 2 Place

2010
Head of the Austrian Fair in
"WESTIN TOKYO" Japan
Diploma in Culinary World Cup Luxembourg

2011
Head of the Austrian Fair in
"WESTIN TOKYO" Japan
INTRONISATION as "Maître Rôtisseur" in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

2012
Juror in the "Tasting jury" at the
"Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
of the "Chaîne des Rotisseurs"

coach of the Top apprentice:
competition "Amuse Bouche"

Head of the Austrian Fair in
"HILTON COLOMBO" Sri Lanka

Head of the Austrian Fair in
"ST. REGIS ROME" Italy

PROMOTION TO "Vice charge de missions" in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

2013
PROMOTION TO "Vice Conseiller Culinaire de Vienne"
in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Coach of the chef for the competition
"Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
AUSTRIA 1st place

Juror at the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in the "Tasting jury" (national)

Juror in the "Tasting jury" at Eurogast "Big Cooking Contest" for Vienna

Graduation for GLOBAL MASTER CHEF / KITCHEN MASTER

Inclusion in the Chef's Table Vienna
(Association of "Top Chefs" Vienna)

Award "Manager of the Quarter" by Renaissance

2014
Election to VKÖ - Vice Chairman Sectional Vienna
Head of the Jury at the "Tastingjury"
"Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)
PROMOTION TO "Conseiller Culinaire d'autriche"
in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
Juror in the "Tastingjury" at the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs INTERNATIONAL
Training for “allergen Officer”
Award for the "Leader of the Year" by Renaissance

2015
Organization and implementation of the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)

Committee member the "Meillieure jeunes chief INTERNATIONAL" in Budapest, Hungaria

Juror at Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice Competition
Cathegory- GRAND FINALE

Trainer of Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice special Competition
Cathegory- "Best terrine" 1st place

2016
Organizer / Chairmen of "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)

Committee member / Kitchen supervisor at the "Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs" INTERNATIONAL in Manchester, Great Britain

Trainer of Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice special Competition
Cathegory- "Best terrine" 1st place

Juror at the Amuse Bouche Top Apprentice Competition GRAND FINALE

Continuing Education "Crucial Conversations" by Marriott in Lisbon, Portugal

Bronze - Culinary Olympics – Erfurt

2017
Admission to the Oxford Encyclopedia of Successful People
Austria, Swiss & Germany

Continuing education "Seven Habits" by Marriott in Baku, Azerbaijan

Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs" in Styria, Vienna and Salzburg

Honouring from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy for the promotion, support and education of youth peoples

Joined Marriott International's Culinary Advisory Board for Central Europe

Juror at the state championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of young chefs"

Committee member / Kitchen supervisor at the "Meillieure jeunes Chef INTERNATIONAL in Frankfurt a. Main, Germany

Joined the Marriott International Global Talent Council




2018
Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs" excretion EAST
(Vienna, Lower Austria)

Mentor of the "Viennese Vice Champion" in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs"

Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs" excretion WEST
(Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg)

Juror at the national championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of young cooks" excretion SOUTH
(Carinthia, Styria, Burgenland)

Juror at the state championships of young chefs in the competition
"The duel of the young chefs & Jeunes Chefs Rotisseurs"
of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs (national)"

Honor of the Châîne des Rôtisseurs with the Bronze Medal of Merit