In March 2025, Jerome Merlo joined Shangri-La Beijing as Chef de Cuisine in charge of its award-winning restaurant “AZUR”, and oversee western culinary operations at the Shangri-la Beijing. With his extensive international culinary experience and passion for gastronomy in over 20 years, Chef Jerome has masterfully blended the elegance of French gastronomy with vibrant inspirations from southern Europe and Italian cuisine, creating a truly borderless vision in gastronomy. At AZUR, diners can expect signature dishes that reflect Chef Jerome’s boundless creativity and commitment to culinary excellence. His approach honours French culinary heritage while integrating high-end Chinese ingredients and a sustainable, global approach.

In March 2025, Jerome Merlo joined Shangri-La Beijing as Chef de Cuisine in charge of its award-winning restaurant “AZUR”, and oversee western culinary operations at the Shangri-la Beijing. With his extensive international culinary experience and passion for gastronomy in over 20 years, Chef Jerome has masterfully blended the elegance of French gastronomy with vibrant inspirations from southern Europe and Italian cuisine, creating a truly borderless vision in gastronomy. At AZUR, diners can expect signature dishes that reflect Chef Jerome’s boundless creativity and commitment to culinary excellence. His approach honours French culinary heritage while integrating high-end Chinese ingredients and a sustainable, global approach.