Meng Zhao Fu. Meng Zhao Fu.

Rosewood Jeddah’s Asian restaurant Noodles has appointed Meng Zhao Fu as the outlet’s new head chef.

The Chinese national brings more than 10 years’ culinary experience to his role, where he will assist executive chef Amjad Yousef Al Ghandoor in menu planning and creating new dishes.

Fu began his career in Shandong, China at the five-star hotel Yu Zuo, and spent five years training in Beijing.

Prior to joining Rosewood Jeddah, Fu was with the Movenpick Hotel, Jeddah, where he was in charge of all the Chinese food served at the hotel, including buffet service and in-room dining for guests. He has previously worked at hotels and restaurants throughout China and Saudi Arabia.

Commenting on his appointment, Rosewood Jeddah managing director Hans Peter-Leitzke 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.”

Executive chef Amjad Ghandoor added: “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 and we are sure his distinct flavours will continue luring guests back to Noodles time and again.”

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