i. Biography
The Climb
Le Normandie by Alain Roux in Bangkok became the setting for Phil Hickman’s rise in 2021, when he took on the Head Chef role and entered a dining room built on French fine dining’s formal codes: ceremony, calm, and exacting intent. The work in that room is less about display than control, and Hickman’s contribution has been to shape the kitchen’s direction with discipline and poise. In a restaurant with a long association with refinement and high standards, the Head Chef’s task is to hold consistency while allowing enough renewal to keep the room alive. The day-to-day craft at Le Normandie by Alain Roux rests on orchestration. Hickman remains Head Chef, responsible for the rhythm of service and the character of the kitchen. The discipline required is steady rather than theatrical: timing, texture, temperature, and the confidence that lets a dining room move without interruption. In that setting, Hickman’s role sits at the center of the operation, where each decision carries into the restaurant’s wider identity.
Today
French fine dining at Le Normandie by Alain Roux continues to be the framework for Phil Hickman’s work in Bangkok. The task is exacting, but its language is clear: composed service, disciplined execution, and a kitchen that maintains its standards course after course. As Head Chef, Hickman works where tradition meets present-tense hospitality, keeping the restaurant polished, controlled, and aligned with its address.
Signature
French fine dining defines Phil Hickman’s kitchen language. At Le Normandie by Alain Roux, the style is structured and restrained, with attention given to clarity over excess. That approach depends on precision in execution and a clear sense of order, allowing the room’s elegance to come from control rather than embellishment. Hickman’s leadership fits naturally inside that format.
Recognition
No specific awards are listed here, but Phil Hickman’s continued position as Head Chef of Le Normandie by Alain Roux in Bangkok since 2021 is its own form of recognition. In French fine dining, staying in command of a leading room signals trust, consistency, and the ability to steward standards at a high level.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Phil
What is Phil Hickman's current role?
Phil Hickman is Head Chef.
What is Phil Hickman known for?
French fine dining.
