L'Artiste Culinaire · Executive Chef
Joel F. Tisserand
Co-Founder & Executive Chef
French · Born 1963
With over 40 years at the stove across France, England, China and Southeast Asia, Chef Joel F. Tisserand brings Maison Vie a rare fine-dining heritage — forged in five-star hotels, exclusive private clubs and world-class international events.
"Gastronomy is the art of uniting age-old techniques with the jewels of the land."
A Defining Moment
At the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Chef Joel personally served the French Delegation, working alongside the legendary Lenôtre Paris team to deliver the highest French culinary art.
Career Journey
2019 →Co-Founder & Chef de Cuisine, Maison Vie (Hanoi) · Culinary Consultant
2015 — 2018Owner / Operator, "Eden's" Restaurant, Siem Reap, Cambodia
2009 — 2015Executive Chef, HNA Group VIP Club (China) — Chinese & Western fine dining, reporting to the Chairman
2007 — 2009Executive Chef, Novotel Xinqiao Beijing **** — hosted the French Delegation at the Beijing 2008 Olympics alongside the Lenôtre Paris team
2004 — 2006Executive Chef / F&B Manager, Universal Hotel Shanghai (5-star opening)
2000 — 2002Executive Chef, Purple Mountain Hotel (5-star), Shanghai
1996 — 2000Executive Chef — Sasha's (Shanghai) & Tables 88 (Hong Kong), fine dining
1989 — 1995Senior kitchen roles in London: Park Lane Hotel, Hilton International Park Lane, Aberdeen Marina Club (Shangri-La)
1980 — 1988Culinary beginnings in France & England — Paris, Oxford, London (from Commis to Chef de Cuisine)
Education
Brevet d'Études Professionnelles — Lycée Hôtelier de Grenoble, 1980.
Cuisines Mastered
Deep expertise in French cuisine, with command of Italian, Middle Eastern, Pacific Rim, Thai and Chinese styles.