30/07/2026
Hans Christian, chef-owner of August, holds a bachelor’s degree in culinary nutrition and food science from Johnson & Wales University. After gaining experience in culinary research and development, he returned to fine dining. While in the United States, he refined his skills through various stages and full-time positions at renowned restaurants, including Yono’s Fine Dining Restaurant in Albany, New York, and the Michelin-starred Next Restaurant of the Alinea Group in Chicago. After returning to Indonesia in 2016, Hans joined Fairmont Hotel Jakarta as Chef de Cuisine, leading the team at VIEW Restaurant, a 30-seat fine dining venue serving modern European cuisine with an Asian twist. In late 2019, he decided to embark on a new journey to elevate Jakarta’s culinary scene by curating August, a contemporary restaurant that presents modern flavours with Indonesian influences. As the chef and co-owner of August restaurant, Hans Christian has harnessed his creative freedom in collaboration with his business partner to shape the restaurant’s concept and oversee its day-to-day operations. August is currently Indonesia’s highest-ranked restaurant on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
