Leong Tek Chuin has been appointed as Cim Sum chef at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shang Palace, located in Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is delighted to welcome Chef Leong Tek Chuin as its newly appointed Dim Sum Chef. With over a decade of international culinary experience across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Chef Chuin brings with him a well-rounded background in Chinese fine-dining and a deep passion for authentic Cantonese cuisine.
Renowned for his mastery of traditional Cantonese cooking, Chef Chuin is proficient in preparing authentic dim sums, each handcrafted to perfection with an unwavering commitment to quality. His expertise lies in balancing authentic flavours with refined presentation to deliver an exceptional dining experience to guests.
Chef Chuin began his professional culinary journey in 2013 as Dim Sum Chef at Indoguna where he closely monitored cooking processes, adjusted temperatures and seasoning for flawless execution as well as streamlined kitchen operations to reduce preparation times without compromising on quality. His strong work ethic and dedication to excellence quickly earned him a position as Food Industry Supervisor at Jafza, before continuing his dim sum career at Grand Imperial Restaurant in Malaysia. In 2017, he joined Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Singapore as Assistant Dim Sum Chef, where he supervised cooks and kitchen assistants, ensured smooth kitchen operations, upheld strict food safety and hygiene standards and consistently delivered high-quality dim sums.
Chef Chuin’s international career further expanded in Qatar, when he joined Hakassan as Senior Sous Chef – Dim Sum. In this role, he prepared dishes with meticulous attention to accuracy, quality and safety, deputised in the Head Chef’s absence and established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food. He further strengthened his leadership skills at Dai Pai Dong in Rosewood Abu Dhabi. In this high volume, fast paced environment, he supervised all kitchen food preparations, ensured each dish met the highest quality standards, collaborated with the Head Chef to refine and update menus, and maintained seamless kitchen operations through effective organisation and teamwork. Before joining Shang Palace in Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, he was in Italy where he oversaw large-scale kitchen operations.