About us

Tiger Hospitality Search is based in Immenstadt, Germany with a regional office in Bangkok, Thailand. It has been founded and is managed by Stefan N. Schmid a native of Bavaria, Germany.

Stefan began his hospitality career in Oberstdorf, Bavaria where he undertook his full time apprentice ship as a Chef and later graduating from “Bavaria Hotel Vocational College” in Altoetting, Germany as Master Chef.

His professional enthusiasm and culinary spirit drove him soon abroad to discover and study more about the global deluxe Hotelerie field.

In all, Stefan brings with him over 30 years of international experience in the international luxury hospitality industry; having worked with leading hotels and resorts in the Caribbean, 5 star cruise line, Korea, Guam, China, Thailand and Germany, among others with Sheraton, Hilton International, Royal Viking Line, Holiday Inn, Dusit International and Bandara Hotels & Resorts.

During his broad career path, Stefan has pre-opened up hotels in China and Thailand as well consulting to leading restaurants in Germany. Until recently he has held numerous Executive Management positions in Thailand before starting up Tiger Hospitality Search in June 2009.

He has lived and worked in the Asia-Pacific region for over 20 years. In addition to pursuing his business interests, he enjoys visiting the many sites and cultural attractions the region offers.