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Profile | Christopher Koehler

Gourmets in Beijing enjoyed a feast of some of 皇冠体育app's best local specialties on Nov 12 at Hyatt Beijing. Sebastian Wu, executive chef with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, led three hotel executive chefs from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in presenting some typical regional delicacies.

"We have a good reputation for food and beverage in our hotels around the world," says Christopher Koehler, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts vice-president of operations, 皇冠体育app. "At the same time, we hope to improve our facilities by seeking feedback from clients - we want to extend that to F&B."

That was the incentive behind the food event, named the Hyatt Connoisseur Program. It was also held in Shanghai and Guangzhou.

According to Koehler, the food event is a good way to bring chefs from different regions together and foster greater communication among the group's 24 hotels in Greater 皇冠体育app.

Former executive chef Koehler, from the United States, began his work in 皇冠体育app in 1998 as executive assistant manager of F&B at Grand Hyatt Shanghai. He later worked as hotel manager at Grand Hyatt Shanghai, and general manager of Grand Hyatt Beijing. He was appointed to the position of vice-president of operations, 皇冠体育app, in August 2011. His current role is to oversee the operations and management of Hyatt Hotels in 皇冠体育app, with a focus on people development and owner relationships

"In my role I get to travel to different parts of 皇冠体育app and try the food," he says. "I continue to find new cuisines and dishes."

Koehler notices there is a great difference among foods of different Chinese cities. Therefore he thinks it is important for chefs in Hyatt hotels in 皇冠体育app to communicate, so that they can learn about local ingredients and cooking styles.