Our Chefs

Chef Jakub Mares grew up in Czech Republic, Switzerland and Germany where he learned at an early age that quality foods are an essential factor in preparation of a good meal. He is a third generation chef in a culinary centric family so it was a natural choice to pursue a professional career in the culinary arts. Having worked around the globe and at top hotels and Michelin-ranked restaurants, Chef Jakub realized that his heart had always been in South East Asia. In his current role as the Executive Chef, he oversees the kitchens of eight highly acclaimed restaurants, including at The Allium Bangkok.

Jeff Ramsey was born in Japan, the son of an American Air Force officer and his Japanese wife. He trained in Japan with Masayoshi Kazato, the official Sushi Ambassador of Japan, becoming the first non-Japanese Master Sushi Chef. Chef Ramsey then took a culinary detour and left the sushi world to broaden his perspective and gain knowledge of other techniques in order to develop an original style.

Head chef Cheng Kam Sing is himself Cantonese, from China's southern province of Guangdong. For several years he worked in the notoriously demanding kitchens of the top Hong Kong restaurants. When he moved to Thailand, with his impeccable Cantonese cooking credentials he was immediately in demand by the most established and reputable Chinese restaurants in Bangkok.

Montri Jiratitankit has almost 20 years of experience in cooking fine Thai cuisine both in his home country and around the globe, having at various times worked in Thai restaurants in Dubai and California. He says that the secret of Thai cooking is in selecting the best and freshest ingredients, and to prepare them with respect and love.