World of the culinary broker: Jagdhof patron Edmund Dornhöfer died

World of the culinary broker: Jagdhof patron Edmund Dornhöfer died

Bad Laasphe, Deutschland - The hotel industry mourns the loss of an important player: Edmund Dornhöfer, patron of the Relais & Châteaux -Hotels Jagdhof Glashütte. After a serious illness, his lifestyle went out and the loss has triggered great dismay in the industry. Dornhöfer was not only a central figure in his house, but also a sponsor of culinary delights and a mentor for many young chefs.

Dornhöfer, born in Siegen in 1955, began his career with a cooking training, which he started at the age of 16. After completing his training at hotel schools in Tegernsee and Switzerland, he took over the Fuhrmannschänke at the age of 22. During this time he laid the foundation for the Jagdhof Glashütte, which he lovingly and professionally expanded over the years. In 2002 the hotel became a member of Relais & Châteaux , an association of luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, which is known for their high standard.

reduced to tradition and Innovation

The Jagdhof Glashütte looks back on a long and moving story. In 1905 the farmhouse was built by Heinrich-Friedrich Dornhöfer, which quickly became a popular meeting place for forester. However, Edmund Dornhöfer laid the foundation for today's Hotel with the founding of the Jagdhof in 1984. Since then, the hotel has continued to develop and now offers luxurious comfort that is second to none in the region.

With a comprehensive renovation and numerous extensions, such as the gourmet restaurant "Kaminzimmer" and the Fine Dining restaurant "Ars Vivendi", Dornhöfer showed an excellent sense of the needs of his guests. The award with the Michelin star for the Ars Vivendi Restaurant and the five-star classification by Dehoga in 2009 are milestones of his impressive careers.

a legacy of humanity and warmth

known for his personal handling of guests, Dornhöfer often made himself available as a mentor and made travel with his guests under the motto "Jagdhof on Tour". The Jagdhof team emphasizes how much it appreciated and plans to continue his inheritance. The appreciation of his life's work on the part of colleagues and friends also shows the strong influence of Dornhöfer had on gastronomy. The DEHOGA district association Westphalia described him as a "Wittgensteiner exceptional hotelier", which was highly valued in the region and beyond.

The association Relais & Châteaux , which belongs to the Jagdhof Glashütte, is known for its strict recording conditions and the striving for the highest quality in the catering and hotel industry. Dornhöfers Hotel remains a shining example of the values ​​that the association represents, and its loss is not only for the Jagdhof team, but a difficult blow for the entire industry.

Edmund Dornhöfer leaves an important legacy that will have an effect far beyond the walls of the hunting center. At a time when quality, tradition and innovation go hand in hand, his passion for gastronomy and humanity will be remembered.