Chef Tom joined Marco Polo Hotels in 2007 as Kitchen Section Head for the Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel. In this capacity, he formed part of the powerhouse cast that spearheaded the startup operations of the Western kitchen of award-winning CUCINA. Prior to joining the Marco Polo Hotels, he gained valuable experience working in some of Hong Kong’s leading restaurants and hotels, including The Repulse Bay Hotel, The American Club Hong Kong, Harbour Plaza Hong Kong, and W Hong Kong Hotel where he was part of the pre-opening culinary team as Senior Sous Chef. Chef Tom, a Thai national, comes from a family of chefs. He brings with him over 15 years of culinary and kitchen management experience, specializing in French, Italian, and Southeast Asian cuisines.
His culinary philosophy highlights the use of best quality produce cooked in classical, uncomplicated style to bring out the most authentic flavours of every dish. On top of his overall responsibility for kitchen management and bringing the hotel’s food and beverage standards to optimum levels, Chef Tom will also be focusing on continuing La Brasserie’s tradition of award-winning, authentic French home-cooking. La Brasserie is Gateway’s Michelin-recommended French restaurant and amongst the best in Hong Kong.
