ABOUT US
The Blue Pearl was not created by anonymous entrepreneurs, but by three Berlin visionaries, cousins who come from different worlds – haute cuisine, design and bar culture – and whose shared passion is to combine luxury, art and enjoyment at the highest level. Together, they are writing a new chapter in Berlin’s experiential gastronomy.
They are driven by a desire to create something lasting: an experience that seduces all the senses and captivates guests from all over the world.
The Heart of The Blue Pearl: Three Cousins from Berlin with a Shared Vision
Der Meister der Haute Cuisine
Steve Karlsch
A master of fine dining and culinary perfectionism. His career began at the legendary Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin – synonymous with world-class sophistication.
After working as a Michelin-starred chef and culinary director for Tim Raue, among others, he managed international fine dining restaurants in Europe and Asia.
As the author of several cookbooks, his name stands for innovation, craftsmanship and uncompromising quality.
His cuisine combines classic French cooking with Japanese precision, Berlin character with an international spirit of experimentation.
Every dish bears his signature – balance, emotion, perfection. As head chef, Steve Karlsch shapes the culinary heart of The Blue Pearl and guarantees fine dining of the highest standard.
‘For me, taste is like music – a chord of flavours that plays on emotions.’
The Brand Architect & Visionary
Torsten Karlsch
A creative mind who has been shaping and influencing Berlin’s experiential gastronomy scene for two decades.
As a branding and design specialist and founder of the Peppermint Brands agency, he has conceived, staged and shaped numerous iconic gastronomy projects as brands.
Torsten Karlsch embodies what The Blue Pearl is all about: a distinctive visual language, emotional brand management and an atmosphere that sticks in the memory. He combines creativity, structure and event dramaturgy to create a complete visual experience.
From the golden shell to the signature tableware and lighting architecture – every detail bears his signature.
‘Design is emotion that you can see, hear and feel. And The Blue Pearl is the stage on which it comes to life.’
The Bar Manager & Creator
Tino Kasner
A name that is legendary in Berlin’s bar scene. Since 1998, he has been shaping the world of cocktails and nightlife – an artist behind the bar, a passionate host.
After working at iconic locations such as Hemingway, Coco Jungle, Wilde Matilde and Lieschen Mueller im Parterre, he is now the creative mind behind the Blue Pearl Cocktail Experience.
Tino Kasner is not only a bar manager, but also an inventor and performer. He creates signature drinks that tell stories – with smoke, scented bubbles, light and liquid poetry. His creations are small works of art, perfectly matched to the menu, music and show.
‘A drink should not only taste good – it should seduce, surprise and leave lasting memories.’
The International Team of Excellence
Der Gastgeber & Sommelier
John Michel Maurer
With his natural elegance, his intuition for guests and his passion for wine and fine dining, John Michel Maurer is the perfect host and managing director of The Blue Pearl.
He combines an eye for top-calibre staff and commercial expertise with the emotionality of a sommelier.
With his company MGE Grand Entertainment GmbH, he has successfully promoted events, artists and brands.
At The Blue Pearl, he is the face of hospitality: charming, attentive, confident. As a sommelier, he curates the exquisite wine selection; as a host, he leads with poise and heart.
‘A perfect evening is not created by service – but by the feeling of being welcome.’
Die Event-Direktorin & Künstlerin
Magy da Silva
A woman of the stage – and the soul of the show programme. With an impressive career as an actress, singer and presenter in European show business and Las Vegas, she brings world-class entertainment to Berlin.
As event programme director, she is responsible for the entire artistic dramaturgy: from live performances and lighting and music design to coordinated costumes and choreography.
Her vision: dinner as theatre, the audience as part of the story – emotions that are not consumed, but experienced.
‘I want our guests to go home and believe they were dreaming.’
Management Philosophy: Excellence Through Passion
Behind these five personalities stands a growing team of international top performers who are committed to one goal: perfection, passion and emotion.
Das Führungsprinzip von The Blue Pearl beruht auf Inspiration statt Hierarchie. Die Gründer und Führungspersönlichkeiten sind Gastgeber, Mentoren und Visionäre zugleich. Teamarbeit, kreative Freiheit und Liebe zum Detail stehen im Mittelpunkt. Regelmäßige Schulungen, Qualitätszirkel und „Blue Pearl Masterclasses“ stellen sicher, dass das Team in Küche, Service und Show auf internationalem Niveau agiert.
The strength of The Blue Pearl lies not only in its concept, but also in the people who shape it.
„Wir erschaffen keine Mahlzeiten – wir erschaffen Erinnerungen. Und dafür braucht es Menschen, die lieben, was sie tun.“
An intensive selection phase is currently underway for
Each position is more than just a job; it is part of an overall experience – a house that combines art, hospitality and passion.
These four personalities – Steve, Torsten, Tino and John Michel – together with Magy da Silva form the heart, mind and soul of a project that redefines luxury, passion and artistic perfection.
‘The Blue Pearl is not a place where people work – it is a place where dreams come true.’