The Olive Tree Group is a dynamic organisation specialising in the development of exceptional fine dining experience throughout Malaysia. Founded and driven by restaurant entrepreneur Leslie Gomez, the group established in 2003 now owns and operates 17 high performing restaurants and bars. November 2020 proudly marks the preface of the grandiose Rock Bottom franchise into the public domain, making an international splash come 2021.
Armed with a formidable team of well experienced chefs, our objective is to present patrons with an unparalleled gastronomical experience. We want people from all around the world to witness the amazing blend of Northern Indian Cuisine in a Resto-Bar mise en scène. Food that tastes great in a place for everyone to come and enjoy.
Meet The Founder
Leslie Gomez
Do what you love and love what you do. The words that empowered a young Indian man’s journey into an unknown and foreign land. Armed with the experience at a leading chain in India, The Taj, Leslie Gomez recognised the potential Malaysia had to offer and braved the way to carve his path. What started out as a simple aspiration for him has now expanded into an 18 outlet enterprise that employs over 400 staff.
The Founder and Managing Director of The Olive Tree Group has spread his wings across the Malaysian peninsula with the establishment of outlets in Kuala Lumpur, Genting Highlands, Johor, Malacca and Penang. Under Leslie’s helm, the outlets are now recognised as one of the more prominent fine dining rendezvous to experience unparalleled gastronomical affair.
Leslie Gomez’s lead has amounted to the paramount recognition of the group in the business world with many accolades and awards from reputed establishments. From 2003 to 2020, the group has been awarded with distinctions on one of the best places to visit, eat and drink. Despite numerous entrepreneurial awards, the success is credited to his simple gospel truth, teamwork makes the dream work.
A leader unlike other, looking into detailed arrangement, every finishing, rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty without an ounce of hesitation. Here’s a success story, quite unlike another.
Creating a culinary journey befitting the epicurean in you. A story in every morsel, bliss in every mouthful.
At The Olive Tree Group, we want you to experience the flavours of our diverse cuisines while basking in the ambience of our outlets, designed to match every mood and every moment of the day.
For the world to discover the phenomenal fusion of Northern Indian food at our Resto-Bars to experience the immense quality we’re passionately proud about.
We want you to celebrate your life’s special moments by with the best food, service, and ambiance imaginable.
Commitment
The promise to provide exceptional quality of food and service to our guests.
Growth
To relentlessly strive for a profitable growth to increase value for stakeholders and ensure career progression for employees.
Passion
To exceed our own accomplishments and lead the way as modern day food-preneurs.

THE BRANDLAUREATE AWARD
SME BESTBRANDS IN F&B - BARS & DINING RESTAURANTS 2019
BRANDPRENEURSHIP AWARD 2019 - MR LESLIE GOMEZ

SME & ENTREPRENEURS BUSINESS AWARDS
Best Brand Augmentation
Best Culinary Perfection
Best Innovation
2018
Best Entrepreneur Visionary Leadership
Best Transformation Business Strategy
Best Management Quality
Best Service Excellence - Food & Beverage

SME 100 AWARDS

ASIA PACIFIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS

WORLD TOP GOURMET AWARDS

HOSPITALITY ASIA PLATINUM AWARDS
MOST OUTSTANDING BAR 2018-2019
BENCHMARK ACHIEVER FOR BAR 2018-2019
Our founder came to Malaysia with a strong will and an earnest ambition of building a mutually benefiting society. We are not content just by doing well, we want to make it our mission to do good.
The Olive Tree Group is always aligning itself with relevant causes and social programs which nurture the society by leveraging on its reputation and utilising its reach to the Malaysian audience.
We aim to build upon the 3 main pillars in years to come, strengthening and mobilising the community, championing animal rights and welfare while conserving the environment by promoting sustainability.
PILLARS
Safeguarding Community
Collaboration with Kechara Soup Kitchen
Food and comfort kit to front liners battling to curb Covid-19
Collaboration with Pit Stop Community Cafe
Animal Welfare
Collaboration with animal shelters or Department of Veterinary Services
Environmental Protection
Collaboration with urban farming community
Development of a small herbal garden in restaurants
Community gotong-royong activities