About the Chef
Born on April 18, 1979 in Koblenz Germany, Olivier Elzer has established his reputation through his Michelin star achievements as well as having worked alongside many world-renowned chefs of our generation such as Pierre Gagnaire and Joel Robuchon.
Olivier has been awarded total of 27 Michelin stars for 17 consecutive years (2007 to present) in both France and Hong Kong. He is also a successful entrepreneur – in addition to being the Culinary Director of global hotel chains, Mr. Elzer have also created his own casual dining concepts, professional consulting firms and state-of-the-art food lab.
Chef Consultant, MGM Hotel, Aux Beaux Arts
From 2024
Responsible for overseeing cuisine at Aux Beaux Arts at MGM Hotel Macau
Culinary Director, W Taipei
From 2024
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Western cuisine at W Hotel Taipei
French Knighthood Award
2022
Awarded the Knight in the Order of Agricultural Merit of the French Republic
L'Envol, The St. Regis Hong Kong
2019 - 2023
Received 1 Michelin star in 2020;
2 Michelin stars since 2021
SCMP Top Tables, La Liste 1000 Award, Asia’s Best Restaurant
2022
Awarded #88 to L'Envol, Hong Kong
SCMP Top Tables, Best Pastry Chef Hong Kong & Macau
2021
Awarded to L'Envol, Hong Kong
World 300 Best Chefs
2017
Named #138 World's Best Chef
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Hong Kong
2012 - 2015
Worked alongside Chef Robuchon;
Received 3 Michelin stars for 3 years
Pierre, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong
2009 - 2011
Received 2 Michelin stars for 2 years
Best 22 young chefs in France by Gault&Millau
2022 - 2023
Named one of the best 22 young chefs by the guide Gault&Millau
Abbaye De La Bussière, Le Bussiere sur Ouche in France
2007 - 2009
Received 1 Michelin star for 3 years
Chef Elzer's Journey