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MEET THE TEAM

Meeet The Team

The Blue Room team responsible for ensuring your meal and experience is always memorable

Marco Violano

Marco Violano

Executive Chef
Marco Violano

Marco Violano

Executive Chef
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Hayato Takeda

Hayato Takeda

Chef de Cuisine at The Blue Room
Hayato Takeda

Hayato Takeda

Chef de Cuisine at The Blue Room
Chef Hayato Takeda has a wide range of culinary experience and knowledge, having worked at Michelin-starred French restaurants, served as the head chef at a members-only restaurant, and been involved in opening two hotels. In 2013, he started his career in the hotel industry at Park Hyatt Tokyo, where he found enjoyment in an environment surrounded by international colleagues and guests, drawing inspiration from their diversity. In 2023, he joined the opening team of The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza, where his talents were recognized. Following this, he was appointed Chef de cuisine of The Blue Room.
Yoshikazu Kumai

Yoshikazu Kumai

Executive Pastry Chef
Yoshikazu Kumai

Yoshikazu Kumai

Executive Pastry Chef
Chef Yoshikazu Mukai started his career as a pastry chef at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo in 1999. After having worked there for 12 years, Mukai worked in multiple international luxury hotels such as Shangri-La Tokyo, Hyatt Regency, and Aman Tokyo, pursuing his passion for classic pastries while developing his own style and philosophy. He has joined The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon as a pastry chef in March 2022 and currently oversees the pastry section of the hotel's Food and Beverage department.