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Executive Profile – Patrick Dahms

Patrick Dahms is executive chef at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, a 1,200-room hotel in downtown San Diego.

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– & #8201;Name: Patrick Dahms.

– & #8201;Company: Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

– & #8201;Title: Executive chef.

– & #8201;Education: German “Abitur” majoring in history and English; chef’s three-year apprenticeship, culinary school.

– & #8201;Birthplace: Lubeck, Germany.

– & #8201;Age: 39.

– & #8201;Current residence: San Diego.

– & #8201;Family: Wife, Kristina, and 7-year-old son, Tyler.

BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY

Essential business philosophy: There is no success without passion.

Best way to keep a competitive edge: Either work or play, never idle.

Guiding principles: See the vision, communicate the vision, execute with excellence.

Yardstick of success: Talent accumulates around you.

JUDGMENT CALLS

Best business decision: Joining the opening team at the Bayfront.

Worst business decision: Opening my own restaurant just before 9/11.

Toughest business decision: Closing my restaurant.

Biggest missed opportunity: Who knows?

Mentors: Fred Mensinga, executive chef at Hilton Anaheim, and Hans-Guenter Harms, executive chef at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Germany.

Word that describes you: Stubborn.

TRUE CONFESSIONS

What you like best about your job: I occasionally get to work with food.

What you like least about your job: I don’t get to work with food often enough.

Most important lesson learned: Becoming a father makes you a better leader.

Person most interested in meeting: Anthony Bourdain.

Three greatest passions: Food, travel, beverages.

First choice for a new career: Food/travel journalist, Mobile/AAA tester.

PREDILECTIONS

Favorite quote: “Delay is the antidote for anger.”

Most influential book: “Lord of the Rings,” by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Favorite status symbol: Don’t have one yet.

Favorite restaurant: Too many to list.

Favorite place for business meetings: Vela restaurant at the Bayfront.

Favorite vacation spot: Barcelona, Spain.

Favorite ways to spend time: Scuba diving, skiing, eating, cooking for friends.

, Andrew Schweizer

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