Jens Madsen
Chef de Cuisine (THE CLOUD by Käfer in der BMW Welt in München)
CV and info
Birthday
13.12.1993
in
Daressalaam, Tansania
Training
2011, Mandarin Oriental, München
CV
2014, Launceston Place in London, Tim Allen
2015, Haerlin** im Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Christoph Rüffer
2017, Überfahrt*** am Tegernsee, Christian Jürgens
2017, Vue de Monde in Melbourne
2019, EssZimmer** in der BMW Welt, Bobby Bräuer (Sous Chef)
2025, THE CLOUD by Käfer in der BMW Welt, München, Chef de Cuisine
2015, Haerlin** im Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, Christoph Rüffer
2017, Überfahrt*** am Tegernsee, Christian Jürgens
2017, Vue de Monde in Melbourne
2019, EssZimmer** in der BMW Welt, Bobby Bräuer (Sous Chef)
2025, THE CLOUD by Käfer in der BMW Welt, München, Chef de Cuisine
Awards
2026, Newcomer of the Year, Der große Restaurant- und Hotel Guide
2026 ** Guide Michelin (two stars)
2026 ** Guide Michelin (two stars)
Special aspects
Jens Madsen, who was born in Tanzania, moved to the Chiemgau region of Bavaria at the age of eight, where his culinary career began. From there, he went on to work in some of the best kitchens in the world.
Flow sheet: Jens Madsen
News: Jens Madsen
Change of subject
The Cloud embarks on its second culinary journey
Munich two-star restaurant showcases the flavours of the Amazon region
Podcast
An interview with the new Michelin-starred chefs
Reactions from the 2026 Michelin Gala – on new stars, high emotions and the evolution of Germany’s top gastronomy.
Podcast: Jens Madsen
Extra-Folge
#195 Guide Michelin: Neue Sterne in Deutschland
Stimmen von der Michelin-Gala 2026 – über neue Sterne, große Gefühle und die deutsche Spitzengastronomie in Bewegung