Mövenpick welcomes new executive chef
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu introduces Jean Louis Leon as its new executive chef, bringing with him over 25 years of culinary experience.
Born and bred in France, Chef Jean Louis’ first foray in hospitality saw him employed in a restaurant and a boutique hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland, after which he stepped up as executive chef and made his debut with upscale hotel brands in Europe, where he advanced his career with well-known international and luxury resorts in Asia.
During his stint in Asia, he was tasked with designing innovative food concepts for pre-opening hotels and spearheading overall operations in food and beverage.
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu is his first assignment with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international hotel brand of Swiss heritage known for its 70 years of culinary excellence.
“There’s so much interest in the culinary scene now, and I couldn’t be any more proud to be part of a company that understands and takes food and beverage to heart,” shared Chef Jean Louis. “Aside from the beautiful beach and waters Cebu is known for, I love that this region has so much to offer in terms of locally grown produce and talent. I am delighted to join the team, and I look forward to bringing more exciting delights to the table through new flavors and textures.”