Barthélemy BautersAfter finishing his studies in his native France, Barthelemy Bauters began his hotel career in 2005 with the opening of Sofitel Queenstown, New Zealand. Remaining with the Accor group, he moved from New Zealand to join the opening team of Sofitel Wanda Beijing, China, during the Olympic Games year, and later to Sofitel Moorea Beach Resort, French Polynesia, as Maitre d’hotel. Before joining Sofitel So Bangkok, Barthelemy was Restaurant Manager at the awards winning restaurant Room 81 at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, Australia.