About Us

Our Chef and Staff

Executive Chef
René Kostoy

Born and grown in southern Germany.
1985 to 1988 Apprenticeship as Butcher at Metzgerei Paul Brehm in Weingarten/Germany
1988 to 1990 Apprenticeship as Chef at Brauereigaststätte Plochingen & Restaurant "CADO" in Deizisau
1990 to 1991 at Gasthaus Hecht in Ebersbach/Germany
1991 to 1993 at Bären Ersigen in Ersigen Switzerland
1993 to 1994 at Seminarhotel Prisma Bad Boll/Germany
1994 to 1996 at Beachcomber Hotel South Miami Beach FL
1996 to 1999 as Chef at Mozart Stube in Coral Gables FL.
1999 to 2004 as Chef at Bierbrunnen Ft. Lauderdale Beach FL.
2005 to 2019 as Executive Chef at The Deck in Ft. Lauderdale Beach FL.

Chef René also worked special events in Germany like the Cannstatter Wasen, Messe Düsseldorf and Messe Hannover

Special Events and Catering

Let René's Schnitzelhaus cater your next German themed event with our authentic German menu

Authentic and Original

We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local markets.