Transcorp: Noack out, Preidelt in
At a cocktail which brought together friends and family of the Hilton, encomiums were splashed on German-born Noack whom many say will be remembered for his creativity and ingenuity like the Kitchen Apprentice which empowered youths across the country. Hilton’s Public Relations Manager, Mr. Shola Adeyemo described, Noack as one with a friendly disposition and […]
At a cocktail which brought together friends and family of the Hilton, encomiums were splashed on German-born Noack whom many say will be remembered for his creativity and ingenuity like the Kitchen Apprentice which empowered youths across the country.
Hilton’s Public Relations Manager, Mr. Shola Adeyemo described, Noack as one with a friendly disposition and one who has carved a niche for himself in his five-year stay at the hotel. “We’ll miss him for his creativity and the expertise he brought to bear in our kitchen unit. He single handedly sponsored some Nigerian chefs abroad to further their career. These were things he did that endeared him to many.”
Thanking the hotel’s management for the opportunity to serve, Noack said his stay in Nigeria changed the once erroneous impression he nursed about the country. “Nigerians are hospitable and loving people. I have had the best time in my life. I will miss almost everything – the people, the chicken pepper soup, and the customers. You know, if you are getting used to a place and you have such a great time, it is difficult to leave but what can I say than that I will miss them all.”
He added that he was happy that during his stay, a lot of opportunities were created for Nigerian youths who had the ambition to develop their cooking career as well as the fact that the hotel’s kitchen was upgraded to be one of the best in the world with modern equipment found nowhere else across the globe.
“A lot of opportunities were created and people were sent to South Africa, Namibia, Abu Dhabi as ambassadors of Nigeria. Nigerians are highly professionals and can be experts too. I know that experts will soon be coming to Nigeria when searching for professional cooks.”
As he bids farewell to his friends, his hands are open to receive as many Nigerian chefs as would want to meet him in his new place of service.
Noack has assumed the position of Executive Chef at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah in the U.A.E. Prior to joining the Transcorp Hilton, Preidelt was the Executive Chef and part of the opening team at DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba in Jordan.
He began his Hilton Worldwide career that has since spanned over ten years as Sous Chef with Langham Hilton Hotel, London. He has worked as Executive Chef in Munich City and Poland.
On his first impression of the hotel’s operations, Chef Thomas said, “I am delighted to join the team of this award-winning hotel. My goal is to work with every member of the team to build on the achievements of Chef Frank and create more exciting culinary experiences for our guests.”