Honours for Restaurateur

First Class Honours for Orpington College Restaurant Manager

THE Manager of London South East College’s BR6 Restaurant, Marcel Dueren, has achieved a fi rst class honours degree in teaching and professional training, receiving top marks for his thesis, which has now been handed to the College’s senior leadership team for consideration to become part of its teaching and learning policy resources.

Marcel joined the Orpington Campus fi ve years ago and has had an infl uential eff ect on how students are taught, giving hands-on, experienced-based training leading them to employment in some of the most distinguished hotels and restaurants in the UK.

Marcel has enjoyed an illustrious career in the hospitality sector, beginning his illustrious career with an apprenticeship in hotel management.

specialists, professional chefs, hotel and restaurant managers, catering service providers and many others. I want them to go on and reap the benefi ts that the hospitality sector can bring.” Head of the College’s Hospitality team, Tania Sumner, said, “It is wonderful to hear of Marcel’s success this year and we hope this will inspire both students and fellow staff to continue learning and up-skilling throughout their working lives and beyond.” German-born Marcel went on to take a wide range of positions such as restaurant supervisor, bar manager, head waiter, and hospitality general manager for companies in London and cities across Europe. Receiving offi cial confi rmation of his fi rst class standard from Canterbury Christ Church University, Marcel said, “I’m truly blown away with this. Although I’ve put so much into the course and burnt midnight oil to achieve the highest possible grade, it’s still a huge surprise to reach such heights.

“I can honestly say that I have dedicated the last fi ve years of my career to making sure I pass on my skills and knowledge to a new generation of front-of-house Marcel Dueren