Olivier Elzer
With over 23 years of experience, multi-MICHELIN-starred chef Olivier Elzer joins The St. Regis Hong Kong as culinary director for L'Envol French restaurant. In 2021, after only two years of opening, the restaurant's earned its first coveted two-MICHELIN-starred accolade. A gourmet destination, L'Envol offers an inventive interpretation of French haute cuisine, incorporating the use of selected ingredients and produce from Europe and Asia.
Highly regarded as one of the leading French chefs in Hong Kong, Elzer has played a formative role in various restaurants achieving an accumulative 27 MICHELIN stars. He is passionate about refining and redefining the tastes, textures and techniques of French cuisine. This passion drives the creation of innovative, seasonal dishes showcased on the menu at L'Envol.
Luke Armstrong
Chef Luke Armstrong, known for his passion and precision, has made a name for himself in top kitchens worldwide, including Oud Sluis and The Ledbury. He became Singapore's youngest MICHELIN-starred chef at Bacchanalia and earned another star at the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo. In China, his focus on local ingredients led to a MICHELIN star at TRB Beijing. Now at L'Envol, Chef Armstrong aims to elevate French gastronomy by combining simplicity and quality with innovative techniques.
Steven Jin
With a wealth of experience working in pastry creation, Steven joined The St. Regis Hong Kong as Chef Pâtissier at L'Envol, two-MICHELIN-starred French restaurant, in April 2022. Steven has since then proven himself as an indispensable member of the hotel given his dedication and contribution to excellence with strong work ethic. As such, he was quickly promoted to Executive Pastry Chef of the hotel in December 2022.
Over the years, Steven has demonstrated impressive creativity and professionalism in MICHELIN-approved restaurants throughout France and East Asia. His tenures at three- starred L'Epicure of Le Bristol Paris and two-starred Alain Duccase of Morpheus Macau served to be tremendous accelerators in Steven's journey of innovation in the confectionery world.
Roberto Cini Mencacci
As the Restaurant Director with extensive experience from Italy to Bangkok, Roberto brings a wealth of knowledge in wine pairing and fine dining. His expertise focuses on curating exceptional dining experiences that showcase the nuances of both French and Italian culinary traditions. Having held leadership roles at prestigious establishments like Canvas and Da Vittorio, Roberto has demonstrated a deep understanding of the art of fine dining. He collaborates closely with chefs to create a unique culinary narrative that enhances every guest's experience.