Mandarin Orchard Singapore Names Martin Braecker As New Executive Chef
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Mandarin Orchard Singapore Names Martin Braecker As New Executive Chef
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Category: Asia Pacific - Singapore - Careers
- Appointments
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-02-06
Award-winning Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Meritus Hotels & Resorts’ flagship hotel in Singapore, announced the appointment of Martin Braecker as the new Executive Chef.
A German national, Chef Martin will be overseeing culinary innovations and standards for Mandarin Orchard’s renowned restaurants and bars. He will also be tasked with the development of creative menus for themed events, meetings and banquets to drive the profile of the iconic hotel as a preferred venue for functions on prominent Orchard Road.
Chef Martin is no stranger to the arena of fine food and impeccable restaurant quality, having once honed his skills in Michelin-starred Gault & Millau restaurant. A 22-year veteran in his field, Chef Martin was previously with Starwood hotels in Dubai and China, respectively, prior to joining Mandarin Orchard Singapore.
Specialising in Cuisine du Marché, Chef Martin believes such foundation allows him the flair and creativity to bring out the best flavours from using only the freshest of ingredients and the best produce available. His penchant for contemporary cuisine is evident in his cooking style, taking meticulous pride in presenting delicious, beautifully plated dishes. Having worked in Asia, Chef Martin’s expertise also extends to oriental cuisines including Thai.
Armed with an impressive list of training certifications and a master culinary degree, he also has to his name a myriad of industry awards and culinary championships.
Mr Christoph Szymanksi, Hotel Manager of Mandarin Orchard Singapore, says “We are thrilled to have a high calibre chef such as Chef Martin on board the team. With the passion and creativity he has for his craft, we are excited to see how he brings the well-established dining scene at Mandarin Orchard to entirely new levels.”
About Mandarin Orchard Singapore, by Meritus
Home of Asian grace, warmth and care.
Established in 1971, Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a veritable icon in the local hospitality industry, embodying rich Oriental charm. Its prominent location in the heart of the world-renowned shopping belt of Orchard Road makes it the preferred hotel of choice for many visitors. Boasting some 1,051 lavish guest rooms, each a harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary elegance, they are equipped with broadband Internet access, comprehensive amenities and a panoramic view of the city from the higher floors.
A smorgasbord of food and beverage offerings is available throughout the hotel. These include award-winning cuisines from Chatterbox, home of the Mandarin Chicken Rice; Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant; Triple Three, an international buffet restaurant; Coffee & Crust, a café serving tempting cakes, pastries and coffee from illy; and Bar on 5, a chill-out bar five floors above Orchard Road. The hotel also offers expansive meeting and function facilities, as well as advanced audio-visual equipment and intelligent lighting systems, making it the ideal choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore is part of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that prides itself in offering the finest hospitality for both the business and leisure traveller, with a focus on delivering the brand’s signature Asian grace, warmth, and care.
Awards and Accolades
ASEAN Green Hotel Recognition Award 2012 by Singapore Hotel Association
Top 4 scorer in the Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore (CSISG) 3Q 2011 Mandarin Orchard Singapore at 79.8%
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) 'Our Productivity Story' 2011 Competition Winner - Hotel category
Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards Regional Series 2011-2013 GOLD WINNER HAPA Master Chef - Asian Cuisine: Executive Sous Chef Liew Tian Heong
About Meritus Hotels & Resorts
Meritus Hotels & Resorts is the hospitality division of Singapore Exchange-listed Overseas Union Enterprise Limited (OUE) which is amongst the key property players in Asia, and one of the few integrated developers in Singapore boasting a complete portfolio of prime assets across the retail, commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors.
As an award-winning hospitality brand, Meritus is synonymous with Asian hospitality and heritage, with luxury properties strategically located in key cities and idyllic resort destinations in Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, and soon – in other parts of the world. Its current portfolio includes the flagship Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Marina Mandarin Singapore, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi, Mandarin, Meritus Mandarin Haikou, and Meritus Shantou China.
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