Facilitator – Chef Albert Tan

Chef Albert Tanudjaja is a seasoned culinary professional with over 35 years of experience in the international hotel and restaurant industry. A graduate of AKPINDO with a specialization in Specialty Food Production, he began his career with hands-on training at Enhaii Restaurant and went on to work at renowned establishments such as Hotel Horison, Sahid Jaya, Grand Melia, and Regent Hotel Jakarta. He completed a professional training program at Berufschule Emden in Germany and has built a strong track record in large-scale banquet operations, menu development, and kitchen team training. Chef Albert also served as Head Chef at several top hotel restaurants in Bali before continuing his international career in New York, working with Chef Ian Kittichai on menu planning and staff training for various modern Asian dining outlets.

Upon returning to Indonesia, he joined Le Meridien Jakarta as Sous Chef, then moved on to Shangri-La Jakarta as Executive Sous Chef, and later became Executive Chef at Sule Shangri-La Yangon. He was entrusted with high-profile events, including a state banquet for the President of India and the Asian Business Council forum. Notably, Chef Albert had the honor of cooking for Michelle Obama—not just once, but twice. His expertise spans large-scale kitchen management, buffet and plated service for thousands of guests, culinary team development, and cross-cultural culinary experience across Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.