Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai hires new exec chef

Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai has appointed German-born Patrick Buttgereit as its new executive chef, responsible for overseeing all dining outlets in the hotel.

With more than fifteen years of experience in various kitchens in hotels and restaurants throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, Buttgereit brings a new and experienced culinary expertise to his kitchens.

Buttgereit comes to Dubai from Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa after joining Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts in 2010 as a sous chef in Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa.

Previously, he served at two Michelin-starred restaurants – Landhaus Scherrer and Restaurant Wollenberg in Germany in addition to serving at the five-star Rotana resort located in Egypt.

Gerhard Hecker, general manager says, "We are delighted to welcome Buttgereit on board. With him leading our culinary team, I am confident he will further advance the quality and standards throughout the hotel."