Our Team

At KLEI, everything revolves around people. Our kitchen, our dining room, our energy — it's all about teamwork. These are the faces who bring our experience to life every day.

Welcome to KLEI. Welcome to our team.

Carl  Host

Lives for warm hospitality and a perfectly poured glass.

"To me, service means making people feel at ease."

  • Favourite ingredient: vanilla
  • Guilty pleasure: smoked dry sausage with mustard
  • Favourite compliment: that everything comes together — the atmosphere, what's in the glass and what's on the plate

Jonathan  Chef

Addicted to acidity, fire and perfection.

"A dish should feel alive."

  • Favourite ingredient: sakura (Japanese cherry blossom)
  • Guilty pleasure: Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper
  • Favourite compliment: "We'll be back!"

Mallorie  Sous-chef

Sweet, meticulous and always smiling.

"Dessert is the final word — so it has to count."

  • Favourite ingredient: beef rump
  • Guilty pleasure: Côte d'Or Bouchée
  • Favourite compliment: "That is the best dessert I've ever eaten."

Nora — Chef de Partie

A human Duracell, a perfectionist and 100% huggable.

"Technique is beautiful, but emotion wins."

  • Favourite ingredient: fresh green herbs
  • Guilty pleasure: enjoying a simple hot meal after work
  • Favourite compliment: that guests can feel the synergy between the dining room and the kitchen

Divina — Front of House

Full of energy, loyal and in love with sushi.

"A smile is my best tool."

  • Favourite ingredient: yuzu
  • Guilty pleasure: fries with beef stew
  • Favourite compliment: that the service was excellent