Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka Appoints Mitsuhiro Toyoda as New Executive Chef

Mitsuhiro Toyoda has been appointed as the Executive Chef of Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection (Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka; General Manager Tomoyuki Yamane) and the Executive Chef overseeing Rihga Royal Hotels, effective April 1, 2026. After joining Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. in 1986, Toyoda honed his skills in the banquet cooking department and French restaurants, then traveled to France in 1999 for overseas culinary training. Upon his return, he served as Chef at "Bonbonnière" restaurant in Shinsaibashi Daimaru, Osaka, Chef at "Dining & Cafe Natural Garden" at Rihga Royal Hotel (now Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka), and Executive Chef at Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura. Subsequently, he was appointed Chef at "Restaurant Chambord," the Rihga Royal Hotels' most prestigious French restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel (now Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka). In 2019, he served as Executive Chef at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima, demonstrating his exceptional skills. Upon his appointment as Executive Chef of Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka and Executive Chef overseeing Rihga Royal Hotels, Toyoda stated his aspiration: "Building upon the extensive experience I have accumulated over many years and the techniques and spirit inherited from numerous predecessors, I will continue to pursue even more delicious and memorable cuisine." Through dishes meticulously crafted to achieve not only exquisite taste but also visual beauty, harmony, and completeness, he will lead the creation of a brand chosen by domestic and international guests, disseminating the unique culinary value of Rihga Royal Hotels, known as "Royal Dining." Mitsuhiro Toyoda Born: November 27, 1966 (Osaka Prefecture) March 1986: Joined Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. February - December 1999: Overseas culinary training (France) August 2002: Chef at "Bonbonnière" restaurant, Related Business Division, Shinsaibashi Daimaru, Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. April 2003: Chef at "Dining & Cafe Natural Garden," Culinary Department, Rihga Royal Hotel (now Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka), Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. April 2010: Executive Chef and Culinary Director at Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura Co., Ltd. April 2013: Restaurant Chef and Chef at "Restaurant Chambord," Culinary Department, Operations Management Division, Rihga Royal Hotel (now Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka), Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. October 2019: Executive Chef at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima April 2026: Executive Chef of Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection and Executive Chef overseeing Rihga Royal Hotels Main Awards ・Finalist in international culinary competitions for Japan (3 awards) (Escoffier French Cuisine Competition, Pierre Taittinger International Culinary Competition, etc.) ・Gold Prize at Osaka Prefecture Culinary Competition ・Gold Prize at Rihga Royal Hotels Culinary Contest (2 times) : https://www.rihga.co.jp/osaka Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rihgaroyal.osaka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rihgaroyalhotel_official