Wednesday, December 28, 2011

New Member:Maitre Hotelier Hideyuki Yanaka




Announcing New Chaîne member

Hideyuki Yanaka

Chaîne Grade: Maitre Hotelier


Executive Director

Global Sales, Asia Pacific

Fairmont Raffles Hotels International

250 North Bridge Road, 10-00 Raffles City Tower

Telephone : 6339 8377

Mobile : 9455 4357

Fax 6334 1521

Email : hideyuki.yanaka@frhi.com

Name of Spouse and children: Mrs. Yoshiko, Mstr Ryo (11yrs), Mstr Ryu (11yrs) and Ms Sena (9yrs)

Brief CV or Job History (50-150 words)

Sep 2008 to Present : Executive Director, Global Sales, Asia Pacific. Fairmont Raffles Hotels International

Feb 2006 – Sep 2008 : Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Meritus Hotels & Resorts

Apr 1998 – Feb 2006 : Vice President Sales, Asia Pacific. Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts

Hobbies (or describe what you like to do to relax)…Cooking, dining out, travel, golf, football.

What food do you like best? Japanese

Favourite restaurant in Singapore. The Raffles Grill

Why? Old world charm, ambience, service, food quality and recognition

Favourite restaurant abroad or type of cuisine. Tetsuya in Sydney

Why? Their dishes are about the finest ingredients and respecting them. The knowledge of all the staff about the dishes are impressive. The service and ambience is also very wonderful

Interesting food or wine experience to share with members

We recently held a cooking event at Totts for our corporate customers, it was a hands on experience that allowed everyone to understand what the chefs go through during service

Favourite wine or type of wine. Why? I don’t have a favorite as I love all types of wines, but, Champagne would be Louis Roderer Crystal, White Wine – New World Chardonnay (hint of oak) Red Wine – Bordeaux




No comments: