Team

The two hosts consistently emphasise that the extraordinary service and the restaurant la vie can only be brought to life by the entire team: “Our team is especially close to our hearts, since it is the entire team that determines the success of la vie. Our role is simply that of team leader. We are delighted that all of our staff are highly dedicated and, despite their individuality, to which we attach great importance, we all have one common objective: to cater for the well-being of our guests with delight and passion.”

Sven Oetzel - Sommelier
Competent yet modest - knowledgeable without being pedantic. His wine recommendations are absolutely spot-on and unexpected.


Timo Fritsche - Sous-Chef
He is also souschef and the "fisherman" of the team. He is passionate about perfectly prepared fish, crustaceans ands fonds.

René Frank - Chef-Pâtissier
His desserts and pralinés are not just "sweet things", they excell with their diversity and creativity, delight the eye and scintillate the palate.

Nadja Siebert - Service
Born in Osnabrück, Nadja Siebert is Thayarni Kanagaratnam`s right-hand woman. With an eye for detail and a cheerful countenance, she has been with la vie from the very beginning.