02 April 2017

Doha, Qatar - 3 April: Shangri-La Hotel Doha, owned by Al Rayan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), the international hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, headed by His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, proudly welcomes Chef Jean-Luc Morcellet on-board as the new Executive Chef.

Chef Morcellet, originally from France, has over 20 years of international experience, having worked in reputable hotel chains around the world. In addition, he worked at historical landmarks such as, The Dorchester and The Savoy in London where he led culinary teams while having the privilege to cater to important personalities including, late South African President Nelson Mandela and the Queen of England.

Before becoming a part of the Shangri-La family, Chef Morcellet was the previous Executive Chef of St. Regis Doha and spent 10 years in Dubai working with Grosvenor House, West Marina Beach and The Palace – Downtown, Dubai.

Alex Willats, General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel Doha said: “With a constant passion to merge creativity and innovation with culinary excellence, Chef Jean-Luc Morcellet is bringing exciting flavors and ideas to Shangri-La Hotel Doha. We are delighted to welcome him on board, and look forward to offering our guests the ultimate gourmet experience.”

Being the new Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel Doha, Chef Jean-Luc Morcellet can only promise to revitalize the dining experience of the Capital with aromatic flavors, fresh ingredients and a constant passion to create innovative, healthy and exquisite flavors.

Chef Jean-Luc Morcellet, Executive Chef of Shangri-La Hotel Doha remarked: “I am thrilled for this exciting new chapter in my career and I’m eager to utilize my past experiences in order to bring excellence to Doha’s elite dining scene.”

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Shangri-La Hotel Doha, Level 1, Conference Centre Street, West Bay, Email:
doha.dining@shangri-la.com,     Phone: 4429 5295.

© Press Release 2017