Keith Motsi

Chef

Restaurants in Tokyo, Seoul

About Keith Motsi

Keith Motsi began his bartending journey as a barback at Jake's Bar in Leeds at age 16-17, later moving to London where he discovered his passion for the craft while studying architecture. He built an acclaimed career across Four Seasons properties in Asia, earning recognition including Best Hotel Bar in China (2018) at EQUIS Beijing and helping Charles H. Seoul debut on World's 50 Best Bars in 2021. His excellence has been recognized with the Altos Bartenders' Bartender Award (2022) and Michter's Art of Hospitality Award at Asia's 50 Best (2024).

British (Leeds/London)

Career

  • Head Bartender & Beverage Director at Virtù, Four Seasons Tokyo, Tokyo
  • Head Bartender at Charles H., Four Seasons Seoul, Seoul
  • Head Bartender at EQUIS, Four Seasons Beijing, Beijing
  • Barback at Jake's Bar, Leeds (age 16-17)

Restaurants