Andrew Simpson is appointed Executive Chef at The Westin Resort and Spa Langkawi (Malaysia)
Marriott International welcomes Andrew Simpson as the new Executive Chef at The Westin Resort and Spa Langkawi. |
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Andrew Simpson is appointed Executive Chef at The Westin Resort and Spa Langkawi (Malaysia)
Marriott International welcomes Andrew Simpson as the new Executive Chef at The Westin Resort and Spa Langkawi. |
Category: Asia Pacific - Malaysia - Careers
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2018-04-10
The seasoned professional steps up to the plate with over 20 years of international culinary expertise and unrivalled creativity that is set to tantalize the taste buds of new and returning guests alike.
With his heart set on the art of fine dining from the get go, Simpson began his early career in 2001 as a Chef De Partie I at Auberge du lac, Brocket Hall, UK, a modern one-Michelin star French restaurant, before steadily making his way up the ranks as Sous Chef at the West Lodge Park Hotel, Hadley, UK in 2002, then as Executive Sous Chef at The Intercontinental Hotel Singapore in 2007.
With an insatiable appetite for personal and professional growth, Simpson made his debut in the World Gourmet Summit in 2008 and 2009. He also assumed the position of a Consultancy Chef at The Intercontinental Hotel Phnom Penh, where he put his creative flair into overdrive for the buffet breakfast revamp to be in line with I.H.G standards, refreshed the club lounge and its offerings, and launched a series of delectable in-room dining options within just one month of his consultancy role in Cambodia.
An established force in the culinary realm by 2009, Simpson was appointed Executive Chef at the Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore, where his respect for creativity and excitement in food was met only by the importance he places on food safety management systems. Within a year, he increased the hotel’s hygiene rating by +6% and implemented proper SOPs for all food outlets in the hotel. He continued to soar at his next tenure with The British Club Singapore in 2010, where he effectively lowered food costs by -4% within 3 months whilst elevating its food quality and standards. His razor-sharp foresight and creative input in the renovation of the club’s retail shop and pool bar kitchen also led to the increase in revenue.
Simpson’s culinary journey was taken to another level during his time with Harry’s International in 2012, where he meticulously managed food operations for 30 outlets within the group and led a successful re-launching exercise for 24 Harry’s Bars before landing his most recent role with Wine Connection Singapore, where he managed a team of 70 kitchen staff across six outlets across the country.
When he is not running a busy kitchen, tireless training upcoming protégés, or perfecting food presentation and service, you will find the Chef dreaming up new and exciting recipes that ignite the imagination and push culinary boundaries – very much in sync with his approach towards work and life.About Westin Hotels & ResortsWestin Hotels & Resorts, a leader in wellness and hospitality for more than a decade, lives its philosophy “For a Better You” through the brand’s six pillars of Well-Being: Feel Well, Work Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well and Play Well. At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic Heavenly Bed, RunWESTIN and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance, delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx and the innovative workspace Tangent. To learn more, visit www.westin.com. Stay connected to Westin: @westin on Twitter and Instagram and facebook.com/Westin.About Marriott International Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is the world’s largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 5,700 properties in over 110 countries. Marriott operates and franchises hotels. and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company’s 30 leading brands include: Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, W, EDITION, JW Marriott, The Luxury Collection, Marriott Hotels, Westin, Le Méridien, Renaissance Hotels, Sheraton, Delta Hotels by MarriottSM, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Autograph Collection Hotels, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Courtyard, Four Points by Sheraton, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft, Element, Moxy Hotels, and Protea Hotels by Marriott. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com and @MarriottIntl.
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