Niklas Oberhofer, a culinary talent, started his career as a chef at the Lumperhof in Ravensburg. He honed his skills at the renowned Hotel Bareiss in Baiersbronn, followed by a position at the two Michelin-starred Geisels Werneckhof in Munich. He expanded his expertise as Chef de Partie at the Hotel Villino Lindau, which has one Michelin star.
Alongside his career as a chef, Oberhofer acquired his academic qualifications as a state-certified hotel management graduate and master chef at the Heidelberg Hotel Management School. He then took over the management of the kitchen and gastronomy at Klettis Genussboutique GmbH.
As head chef of the "epoca by Tristan Brandt" restaurant at the Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort in Switzerland, Oberhofer played a key role in its redesign and opening. He achieved great recognition there: in 2020, Gault-Millau awarded him 16 points and the title of "Rising Star of the Year". In 2022, he organized the impressive "Waldhaus Flims Festival of the Arts".
In October 2022, Oberhofer's skills were rewarded with a Michelin star and shortly afterwards he came third in the "Chef of the Year" competition for young chefs. In November of the same year, Gault-Millau Switzerland awarded him 17 points.
In addition to the kitchen, Oberhofer has also celebrated success on television: He was crowned champion in the Swiss SAT1 cooking show "Beef Club" at the beginning of 2022.