【Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima】Daisuke Matsuo Appointed as Executive Chef

Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima (Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City / General Manager Toshiyuki Muro) is pleased to announce that Daisuke Matsuo will be appointed as Executive Chef, effective April 1, 2026. Matsuo, born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1970, joined Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. in 1990, where he acquired the fundamentals of cooking at a Western-style restaurant. He then studied traditional French culinary techniques and knowledge at the grand restaurant "Restaurant Chambord," and further honed his skills at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant (at the time) "Les Crayères" in the Champagne region of France. He recounts that this overseas training was a turning point in his culinary career. He not only visited high-end restaurants but also small eateries and markets beloved by locals, refining his sensibilities by encountering diverse dishes and ingredients. In 2016, as Executive Chef of Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura, he oversaw the cuisine for the reception party of the G7 Kitakyushu Energy Ministers' Meeting. From 2021, he served as Director of Culinary Operations at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, and in April 2024, he was appointed Executive Chef of the same hotel. Now, he has been appointed as Executive Chef of Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima. Upon his appointment, Matsuo expressed his aspirations: "Utilizing Hiroshima's rich ingredients and food culture, I aim to create smiles for people and the region through cuisine, prioritizing not only 'deliciousness' but also safety, security, sustainability, and coexistence with the community." Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will develop the cuisine offered at all seven directly managed restaurants within the hotel and at banquet venues under the direction of Executive Chef Matsuo. ◆ New Executive Chef Profile ◆ Name / Date of Birth / Place of Origin Daisuke Matsuo / August 31, 1970 / Fukuoka Prefecture ・Biography April 1990: Joined Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. Rihga Royal Hotel (Osaka) - Coffee House Corbeille June 1994: Rihga Royal Hotel (Osaka) - Restaurant Chambord June 2002: Overseas culinary training - Three-Michelin-starred restaurant (at the time) "Les Crayères" in France April 2005: Kuroyon Royal Hotel - Head Chef March 2011: Rihga Royal Hotel (Osaka) - Restaurant Limone Became a pre-opening staff member, and was appointed Chef in August of the same year. March 2016: Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura - Executive Chef March 2021: Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto - Director of Culinary Operations April 2024: Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto - Executive Chef April 2026: Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima - Executive Chef ・About Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima Originating from the New Hiroshima Hotel, which opened in 1955 as the first hotel in Hiroshima Prefecture, it is a prestigious hotel that has welcomed national guests and imperial family members, as well as domestic and international dignitaries. Located in the heart of Hiroshima City, surrounded by greenery, it boasts charming views overlooking two World Heritage Sites (Atomic Bomb Dome, Miyajima). It promises a comfortable stay with hospitality cultivated through history. Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima TEL: 082-502-1121 (main) HP: https://www.rihga.co.jp/hiroshima LINE account: https://lin.ee/BN3eFz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rihgaroyalhotelhiroshima