Chef Lin Zhixin Joins Marco Polo Xiamen to Elevate Cantonese Cuisine and Dining Experience
(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Xiamen has appointed Chef Lin Zhixin as the new Chinese Chef, who will manage the hotel’s Chinese and banquet kitchens. With 23 years of culinary experience, including leadership roles at prestigious hotel chains like Marriott and Accor, Chef Lin brings his deep knowledge of Cantonese cuisine to Marco Polo Xiamen. His innovative approach blends traditional Cantonese techniques with modern creativity, strengthening the hotel’s position in Xiamen’s competitive dining scene. Chef Lin’s leadership promises to enhance the guest experience with personalized menus and seasonal offerings.
(PRESS RELEASE) XIAMEN, China, 2025-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Xiamen is delighted to announce the appointment of Chef Lin Zhixin as the hotel’s new Chinese Chef. With an impressive 23 years of culinary expertise and 15 years of experience in kitchen management, Chef Lin will oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s Chinese and banquet kitchens. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held key positions with renowned international hotel brands such as Marriott, Accor, Kempinski, and Wharf Hotels. His expertise in Cantonese cuisine, combined with a global perspective, is expected to bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the hotel’s culinary offerings.
Chef Lin’s culinary philosophy, “Precision in Craft, Dedication in Heart,” guides his work, drawing inspiration from the finest seasonal ingredients. By blending the authentic flavors of Fujian and Guangdong with traditional Cantonese techniques and contemporary innovation, Chef Lin’s approach meets the modern demand for authentic, localized cuisine while enhancing the dining experience. This philosophy will further solidify Marco Polo Xiamen’s position in the city’s competitive premium dining scene.
“We are confident that Chef Lin’s expertise and vision will elevate both our culinary offerings and guest experience,” said a spokesperson for Marco Polo Xiamen. “His arrival marks an exciting new chapter for the hotel, with innovative dishes such as chef-curated menus and seasonal themed dinners. Under his leadership, Marco Polo Xiamen is set to redefine the city’s upscale dining landscape.”
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For press enquiries and interview, please contact:
Ms. Emma Zeng
Assistant Director of Communications
Marco Polo Xiamen
8 Jianye Road, Siming District,
Xiamen 361013, Fujian, China
+592 509 1888
emma.zeng@marcopolohotels.com
SOURCE: Wharf Hotels
