February 2012 – June 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Pre Opening Executive Chef at STARWOOD HOTELS Asia Pacific
Le Méridien Zhengzhou is at the crossroad of Zhengzhou Avenue and Zhengbian Road in Henan’s capital
city the center, a city that’s growing quickly and drawing the attention of domestic and
international visitors. The hotel has 330 spacious guest rooms and suites.
Responsibilities: opening of new build hotel to Le Meridien operational culinary brand standards. Recruiting and training a team of 70 with numerous dining venues over three floors. Menu engineering, S.O.P.s, Dining concepts, Implementation of HACCP procedures. On-going pre-opening operations and set up of all kitchens from project to opening HOT.
Achievements: Global Winner of Le Meridien Creative Canvas 2012.