Chinese national Meng Zhao Fu has been appointed by Rosewood Jeddah, the city’s ultra-luxury premier hotel, to oversee all daily operations at Noodles restaurant. Chef Meng brings more than 10 years’ culinary experience to the role which will see him assisting Executive Chef Amjad Yousef Al Ghandoor in menu planning and creating new dishes.

Originally from the Shandong province of northeast China where food and cuisine is a vital part of the upbringing and culture, Chef Meng traveled to east and west China picking up a variety of cooking skills to perfect different dishes and cuisines. He began his professional career in Shandong, China at the five-star hotel Yu Zuo and spent a further five years training in Beijing.

Having worked in some of the most renowned hotels and restaurants throughout China and Saudi Arabia, Chef Meng joins Rosewood from the Movenpick Hotel, Jeddah. He showcased his skills through full control of the Chinese food served at the hotel, including all buffet service and in-room dining for guests.

Hans Peter-Leitzke, MD of Rosewood Jeddah, said: “Chef Meng’s raw talent, strong background and familiarity with Saudi taste buds will further enhance the dining experience we offer our guests at Noodles.”

Ghandoor said: “Chef Meng is an expert in all dishes from the Far East and has truly mastered the art of cooking. He has already demonstrated his creativity and leadership with us at Rosewood Jeddah.”

Chef Meng has already made an impression on his new colleagues and guests with his freshly made Lo Mein noodles and his specialty dish Beijing Pecking Duck served crispy with a unique special sauce, Chinese pancakes and vegetables.

Shandong dumpling, Zi Ran Lamb and Sichuan Gong bao Chicken are also just a handful of the dishes that Noodles’ guests enjoy.