Kickstarting the first quarter of 2025 with a fresh breakthrough, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach introduces Halil Asar as the new Director of Food & Beverages. With over a decade of experience, starting as a Restaurant General Manager, Sommelier, and the previous appointment as the Director of Food & Beverage at Delano Hotel Dubai, Halil has earned a reputation as a virtuoso in the culinary world and is ready to bring his wealth of expertise to the vibrant beachside of Seminyak.
Over the years, Halil has gained industry recognition and sharpened his skills to excellence. In 2009, he was the youngest Maitre D’ and Sommelier at the 3-Michelin Star Restaurant Parkheuvel, Rotterdam. He soon earned the title of “Sommelier of the Year” in 2014 from an esteemed Middle Eastern award, and his deep love for food and wine brought him to be recognized by the LQA Outstanding Employee Award. Notably, he was also the recipient of the “Hotel & Catering 40 F&B All-stars” in 2023 during his duty as the Group Director of Operations at KATA, an award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant in Dubai.
Beyond his culinary venture, Halil is a charming polyglot, mastering 5 languages: Dutch, French, Turkish, English, and German. His passion for travel and gastronomy inspired him to be the author of a book titled “Gastheer & Sommelier Halil Asars Roadtrip”, taking his readers on a culinary road trip through Europe.
“We are very excited to have Halil onboard. With his impressive career spanning Michelin- starred outlets and esteemed global hospitality enterprises, we are very enthusiastic to see him lead for further excellence on our F&B efforts, including our modern sea-view dining venue with curated beverages program, SugarSand, as well as many other upcoming F&B outlets in our neighborhood,” said Andreas Bergel, the General Manager of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach and Area General Manager for IHG Indonesia.
Through his leadership, the luxury vibrant resort is looking forward to setting a new standard in Bali’s dynamic culinary scene and offering guests unparalleled dining experiences, in true neighborhood style.
