Introduction of the Chef
Susumu Uehara
In 1988, He joined a hotel in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and started his career in the Western cuisine department. Through various training and experiences at hotels in Tokyo and Paris, He acquired a wide range of skills.
In 2002, He competed in the national competition as the Okinawa representative in the Canadian Food Contest and won the “Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award”. Following that, He served as the banquet chef and restaurant chef at a hotel in Niigata Prefecture for two years.
He also worked as an external lecturer for the culinary department of high schools in Okinawa Prefecture, and in 2016, He excelled as the banquet chef for an international hotel brand.
In June 2019, seeking new challenges, He joined Hotel Collective as the Deputy Executive Chef of Western Cuisine.
We warmly welcome guests with delicious dishes and the biggest voice and smile from all the staff. Please feel free to approach us for any questions about the food or to discuss allergies. We are flexible and happy to assist you during your restaurant visit.