Heinz Egli

I bring with me 40 years of experience in hotel management, restaurant operations and private club administration.I came to Hong Kong as Sous Chef for the Baron’s Table at the Holiday Inn, Golden Mile. In 1983 I became one of the youngest Executive Chefs in Asia, opening the first International Hotel in China - The Holiday Inn, Lido Beijing.As Corporate Chef for New World Hotels International (based in Hong Kong) I was involved in the opening of more than 10 Hotels in the People’s Republic of China and South East Asia. From Corporate F&B Director at Mega Hotels, before moving into the field of free standing restaurants, taking key responsibility for the Grappas group of restaurants in HK/ Singapore as the F&B Director.With the opening of the Novotel Citygate, Hong Kong I delivered new standards in buffet dining, developing one of Accor’s most successful Buffet Restaurant concepts, before moving to India as the opening General Manager of Novotel’s flagship property in Bombay.Prior to starting my own company, I held the position of Operations Director (Asia Pacific) for Select Service Partners; a company that currently operates over 150 restaurants in the Asia Pacific region, primarily focused on travel destinations. Working with International franchise companies including Burger King, Ajisen Ramen, Cafe Ritazza and Caviar House (to name a few) as well as self-developed Chinese Restaurants, Sandwich and Noodle Shops, has added to my extensive experience.In addition my extensive professional experience, I am also the founding President of the Hong Kong Chef’s Association.Specialties: Restaurant Concept DevelopmentMenu and Logo DesignOperating Equipment Planning and SelectionKitchen Planning ReviewProject Assistance and Validation of DesignMusic SelectionUniform DesignMenu SelectionMarketing PlansOperation ManualsOperational Assistance