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Jens Madsen

Chef de Cuisine (THE CLOUD by Käfer in der BMW Welt in München)

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Current restaurants
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
Awards
2026, Newcomer of the Year, Der große Restaurant- und Hotel Guide
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.

News: Jens Madsen

Foto: BMW-Welt

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.

Concept

The Esszimmer becomes THE CLOUD

Plans for a new restaurant at BMW Welt in Munich

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

Gourmet-Club