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Jean-Philippe Susilovic
Born1974 or 1975 (age 49–50)
Belgium
Occupation(s)TV personality, restaurant director, Maître d'

Jean-Philippe Susilovic (born 1974 or 1975[1]), often referred to simply as Jean-Philippe or JP, is a Belgian-British television personality and restaurant director. He is best known for his appearances as the maître d'hôtel (head waiter) on the American version of Gordon Ramsay's cooking reality show Hell's Kitchen, which he appeared on the show's first seven seasons, later on season 11 and 12, and was also the maître d'hôtel for the first series of the original British version of the show.[2][3][4]

Career

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Susilovic met Ramsay when he was 17 and Ramsay was 25.[4] He has been described by one executive chef as the ideal person to be the maître d'hôtel for Hell's Kitchen.[5] He is said to be and represent the "quintessential" maître d'hôtel.[5]

Susilovic joined Ramsay in 1995, working in Ramsay's restaurant Aubergine.[4][6] His experience in Michelin-starred restaurants broadened when he moved to the United States to work in restaurants such as New York's La Panetiere, Danube, and Daniel. In October 2001, he moved to the Middle East to work with Ramsay as the manager of Verre at the Hilton Dubai Creek. In 2010, he returned to serve as the maître d'hôtel at Ramsay's re-opened Pétrus.[7] He was the maître d'hôtel for five years at Pétrus in the Berkeley, and moved over with the restaurant to the new location.[8]

Susilovic left the American Hell's Kitchen show following the seventh season due to his commitment as restaurant director at Ramsay's London restaurant Pétrus.[4] Susilovic returned to the show for seasons 11 and 12 but again left before filming began on season 13.[4] He is a recurrent and popular part of the cast, known for his funny personality and commitment to his job.[4][9][10]

Personal life

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In 2005, Susilovic fell 50 feet (15 m) from an outside ledge of his apartment building and broke his back while trying to gain entry to his flat.[1]

Along with his native French, Susilovic speaks English and Dutch.[1][failed verification]

Currently Susilovic owns and runs a restaurant with his wife Daorung Kaenphutsa (a.k.a. Chef Juen) in Ostend, Belgium called Kiss the Chef.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Now Ramsay head waiter breaks back in 50ft fall from ledge". The Scotsman. 9 August 2005. Retrieved 20 September 2018. Jean-Philippe Susilovic, 30, was trying to break into his flat in Stockwell in the early hours of Sunday morning when he slipped and fell from the outside ledge.
  2. ^ Rayner, Jay (May 26, 2009). The Man Who Ate the World: In Search of the Perfect Dinner. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Macmillan. p. 218. ISBN 9780805086690.
  3. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. p. 601. ISBN 9780307483201.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Gina (March 6, 2013). "Hell's Kitchen Season 11: Exclusive Interview with Jean-Philippe Susilovic". Reality Wanted. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Reality Check.(Spotlight)". Rocky Mountain News. Denver, Colorado. August 15, 2007. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018 – via HighBeam. Jean Phillipe is regal – like a French poodle.
  6. ^ Kessler, Susan; Golli, Randi; Zagat Survey (January 1, 2004). London Restaurants: 2005. Zagat. p. 131.
  7. ^ Gerard, Jasper (9 April 2010). "London Restaurant Guide: Gordon Ramsay's Pétrus". The Telegraph. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  8. ^ Vines, Richard (5 June 2009). "Chef Ramsay to Open Pétrus Near Ex-Friend's Rival Restaurant". Bloomberg. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  9. ^ "Hell's Kitchen". TV Series Finale. September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  10. ^ LoBrutto, Vincent (2018). TV in the USA: A History of Icons, Idol, and Ideas [3 volumes]. Santa Barbara, United States: ABC-CLIO. p. 201. ISBN 9781440829734.
  11. ^ "Kiss The Chef". Gault & Millau. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  12. ^ "About us". Kiss the Chef. Archived from the original on 2023-12-07. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
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