2015년 9월 24일 목요일
Xian, 24 September 2015 – Shangri-La Hotel, Xian welcomes newly appointed Executive ChefWei Bing Lim, who joins the hotel
with distinct culinary mastery.
In
his new role, Chef Lim will oversee the hotel’s food and
beverage operations, including Yi Café, Siam Garden, Tian Xiang Ge and Lobby
Lounge, as well as in-room dining.
With world cuisine as his expertise, Chef Lim will cater to local taste buds while creating harmonious fusion of both
worlds. He is definitely not a stranger to the Chinese market prior to joining Shangri-La Hotel, Xian, having
previously worked at Traders Hotel, Beijing; Hotel Jen, Beijing;
Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu; Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang; and Westin
Singapore.
Chef
Lim was born and raised in Malaysia. At
an early age, he had a passion for food and knew there wasn’t anything more he
wanted than to become a chef.
“I
am honoured to take up the reins of the three restaurants and supervise the
hotel’s culinary offerings. I will pull
out all the stops to make Shangri-La Hotel, Xian, a shining landmark on the
Xianease and international gastronomic scene. I really want our guests to have a unique
experience at our restaurants,” he said.
Through
vast experience gained from restaurants and hotels around the world, Chef
Lim has had the opportunity to cook for such notable people as US Vice President
Biden during his visit in China. He
cites quality products and proper cooking methods as the key elements to
serving good quality food.
“Chef Lim has an extensive knowledge of the kitchen
and an acute sense for food preparation,” said,Jean-Philippe
Jacopin, general manager.
“With a passion for food and experience in many different cuisines, we
look forward to having Lim on our culinary team.”