Hard Rock Hotel Bali enters an exciting new culinary chapter with the appointment of Mitsuaki Senoo, also known as Chef Mitz, as Executive Chef, blending Japanese craftsmanship with Italian influences. Born in Kawasaki and raised in Tokyo, Chef Mitz’s culinary journey began in a Chinese kitchen at just 16 years old. From there, the rest is history.
Chef Mitz will oversee culinary and kitchen operations across Hard Rock Hotel Bali, including Jamie Oliver Kitchen Kuta Beach and SESSION, the upcoming all-day dining restaurant set to open in 2027. Prior to this role, Chef Mitz managed diverse culinary environments, from luxury resorts and complex 500+ room hotel operations to extensive banquet facilities and large culinary teams. Throughout his career, he has crafted culinary experiences for high-profile guests, including celebrities, ministers, and both former and current Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia.
He has a proven leadership track record and over 35 years of international culinary experience. Remarkably, his inspiration came from a humble moment: watching a long queue of customers waiting for his food while he ran a food truck in Tokyo. At that very moment, he realised how rewarding it was to make people happy through food.
Guided by a guest-first philosophy, he prioritises guest satisfaction over his own style or ego, overseeing culinary operations and developing dining experiences that balance quality, creativity, consistency, and distinctive concepts. While cooking, music has long been a loyal companion for Chef Mitz, with his playlist shifting in rhythm with the kitchen, from energetic contemporary sounds to classical compositions that inspire focus and creativity.
For more information and reservations, please contact +62 361 761 869 or visit hotel.hardrock.com/bali
Hard Rock Hotel Bali
Jalan Pantai Kuta
+62 361 761 869
@hardrockbali
hotel.hardrock.com/bali
