
助理教授
酒店餐饮及工商管理学系
联络方法
电邮: vicky_ty_leung@thei.edu.hk
电话: +852 3890 8172
TEACHING AREAS
- Culinary Arts
- International Cuisines
- Research Methods
- Applied Research
- Work-Integrated Learning
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2016 – 2019 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Hotel and Tourism Management School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2013 – 2016 Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Management SHTM, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2010 – 2012 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hotel Management SHTM, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- 2007 – 2010 Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan)
EMPLOYMENT
2023-Present |
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management and Hospitality, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong |
2019-2023 |
Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Management and Hospitality, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong |
2016-2019 |
Tutor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
2015-2016 |
Junior Chef de Partie, Mandarin Grill and Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong |
2014-2015 |
Commis I, Mandarin Grill and Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong |
2012-2014 |
Commis II, Mandarin Grill and Bar, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong |
2012-2012 |
Adolfo Group in Toledo, Spain |
2010-2010 |
Pastry Cook, Confetti Celebration Cakes Ltd. |
2009-2010 |
Commis, The American Club Hong Kong (Country Club) |
2008-2010 |
Racecourse Catering Training Program, The Hong Kong Jockey Club |
2007-2010 |
Service Champion, Hӓagen Dazs |
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2023-2028 |
Judge Seminar (Culinary Arts and Hot Kitchen Competition) The World Association of Chef Societies |
2022 | Basic Food Hygiene for Hygiene Managers Food and Environmental Hygiene Department |
2021 | WSET Level 2 Award in Wines |
2018-Present | Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute |
2017-Present | Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute |
2016-2021 |
Judge Seminar (Culinary Arts and Hot Kitchen Competition) The World Association of Chef Societies |
2007 |
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Manager The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department |
2005-2006 | Certificate in Fundamental Western Bakery and Pastry (Distinction) Vocational Training Council (Career-oriented Curriculum) |
2006 |
Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene The Royal Institute of Public Health |
AWARDS
2023 | Recipient of 2nd Runner Up Hong Kong Food Waste Disposal Competition – Start-Up Proposal (HK$100,000) |
2021 | Recipient of THEi Teaching Awards 2021/22 |
2018 | Champion Italian Panini Cooking Competition – Hong Kong |
2015 |
Recipient of Legendary Colleague Award – 3rd Quarter 2015 Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong |
2011 |
Dean’s List for Outstanding Academic Achievement |
ACADEMIC SERVICES
- Ad-hoc reviewer, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Ad-hoc reviewer, International Journal of Hospitality Management
- Ad-hoc reviewer, Tourism Management
- Ad-hoc reviewer, Journal of China Tourism Research
COMMUNITY SERVICES
2023-Present |
Chinese Cuisine Institute Training Board (CCITB) Member |
2021-Present |
External Examiner of Apl in Pâtisserie and Café Operations Hong Kong College of Technology |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2015 – Present |
Chairwoman, Hong Kong Young Chefs Club (HKYCC) |
2017 – Present |
Treasurer, Hong Kong Chefs Association (HKCA) |
2018 – Present |
Young Chef Ambassador Mentor, Young Chefs Development Team of World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) |
2014 – 2018 |
Young Chef Ambassador, Young Chefs Development Team of Worldchefs |
2013 – 2014 |
Treasurer, HKYCC |
2009 – 2013 | Committee Members, HKYCC |
EXTERNAL RESEARCH GRANTS
2021-2023 UGC/IDS(R)25/20 | Establishment of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Food By-products Utilization (CIFU), Institutional Development Scheme – Research Infrastructure Grant (IDSR), 2020, Hong Kong, (on-going) as Co-Investigator. Funded amount: HK$ 5,037,167. |
2023-2025 | Dining is too stressful during trips”: An investigation of dining values among tourists with dietary restrictions. General Research Fund (GRF), 2023, Hong Kong (on-going) as Co-Investigator. Funded amount: HK$389,259. |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Chefs’ creativity
- Employee creative process
- Organizational behaviour
- Human resource management
- Employee commitment
- Food and beverage management
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS / CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Lin, P. M., Au, W. C., Leung, V. T., & Peng, K. L. (2020). Exploring the meaning of work within the sharing economy: A case of food-delivery workers. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 91, 102686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2020.102686
- Leung V. T. (2020). Testing mediating role of job satisfaction, autonomy and idea generation on resource support and creative performance, APacCHRIE Conference, Hong Kong. 27-28 October 2020.
- Cheung M. C. & Leung V. T. (2020). Investigating the relationship of transformational leadership, value organizational commitment, affective occupational commitment and organizational turnover intention in the Hong Kong Catering Industry, APacCHRIE Conference, Hong Kong. 27-28 October 2020
- Chan L. S. & Leung V. T., Workplace incivility, work engagement and occupational commitment of Hong Kong hotel chefs, THEi Student FYP Poster Presentation 2020, Hong Kong, 2 August 2020.
- Leung, V. T., & Lin, P. M. (2019). Employee segmentation analysis in the hospitality industry: employee commitments and behavioral differences. APacCHRIE & EuroCHRIE Joint Conference. Hong Kong. 22-25 May 2019.
- Leung, V. T., & Lin, P. M. (2018). Exogenous factors of the creative process and performance in the culinary profession. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 69, 56-64.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2017.10.007 (SSCI, 5-year impact factor: 7.780, Ranked A* in Australian Business Deans Council “ABDC” list)
- Leung, V. T., & Lin, P. M. (2018). Millennial hotel employees’ commitments on job satisfaction and turnover intention. Tourism and Retail Management Conference (TRMC) 2018. Macau SAR, China. 3-4 December 2018
- Leung, V. T., & Lin, P. M. (2018). The impact of kitchen employees’ commitment on job outcomes. 2018 Asia Pacific Forum (APF) for Graduate Students Research in Tourism. Honolulu, Hawaii. 16-18 May 2018.
- Chan, I. C., & Liu, T., & Leung, V. T. (2016). The choice of Airbnb: Is “home-like feeling” what people look for? The 3rd Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference. Hong Kong. 5-7 June 2017.
- Leung, T. Y., & YoonjoungHeo, C. (2011). Individual and organizational factors impacting on chefs’ creativity. The 70th TOSOK International Tourism Conference. South Korea. 4-7 July 2011.