Chef Melvin is the mastermind behind the culinary team at Aloft Singapore Novena. He oversees the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, 21 on Rajah, which is Halal-certified, as well as the restaurant Yue @ Aloft in the West Wing. In addition, he is responsible for the banquet culinary operations.

With over 24 years of culinary experience, Chef Melvin is a trained expert in classical French and Italian cuisine. Born and raised in Singapore, he began his career at the young age of 16 and had the privilege of training under renowned chefs. This experience has given him a deep understanding of food ingredients, enabling him to create dishes that truly showcase their best qualities.

For a decade, Chef Melvin honed his craft and supervisory skills in an international luxury 5-star hotel. He initially oversaw the hotel's banquet culinary operations, catering to dignitaries and events at the prestigious Istana, the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. Later, he took charge of the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, elevating its buffet offerings to become one of Singapore's top choices.

Chef Melvin believes in presenting his dishes in a clean and simple manner. He lets his cooking skills and the use of complementary ingredients impress diners. Interestingly, his culinary inspiration comes from his grandmother, who he considers his favourite chef. He admires her ability to perfect simple dishes and looks up to her for her culinary skills.

Chef Faustino Picardo Ines Jr began his culinary journey three decades ago as a commis at Shangri-La Manila. Under the guidance of the esteemed Culinary Head of Enderun Colleges, See Cheong Yan, he perfected his skills and quickly advanced to the position of Chef de Partie. Following his successful tenure at Shangri-La Singapore as a Sous Chef at The Line Restaurant, Chef Faustino joined the opening team of the former The Waterfall Café. 

Throughout his illustrious career, Chef Faustino has cultivated a signature style that seamlessly fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavours. His unique recipes are distinguished by the infusion of distinct herbs, spices, and stocks, resulting in culinary creations that are truly unparalleled.

With a decade-long stint at 21 on Rajah, at the previous Days by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park, and currently at Aloft Singapore Novena, Chef Faustino has consistently delighted diners with his innovative and tantalising dishes. His unwavering passion for culinary excellence shines through in every plate he presents, leaving a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to savour his culinary masterpieces.