Mansour Memarian. Mansour Memarian.

Shangri-La Hotel and Traders hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi has appointed Michelin-starred executive chef Mansour Memarian as its new executive chef.

The Iranian-born German national, who has 19 years of experience, was previously executive sous chef at the hotel from 2011 – 2013.

He left in November 2013 to take on the role of executive chef and food-and-beverage-in-charge at the Chedi Andermatt in Switzerland.

During his tenure, he was responsible for developing dining experiences from concept, creating menus and launching outlets to maintaining the high quality guests expect from the restaurant.

Commenting on Chef Mansour’s return to Shangri-La Hotel and Traders hotel Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi, Thomas Guss, general manager said: “We are truly delighted Chef Mansour has decided to return to us and share his considerable culinary creativity.

“As a well-known dining destination in Abu Dhabi, we are sure he will add his special touch at all our restaurants.”

In his role as executive chef, Chef Mansour will lead the culinary team, operationally and strategically, in establishing a dining destination within the Qaryat Al Beri complex.

His daily responsibilities include operation of 11 bars and restaurants, supervising chefs, managing budgets and evolving the banqueting experience.

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