Grand Hyatt Shenzhen Appoints Matthew James Piercy as Executive Chef

Shenzhen (June 30, 2023) – Recently, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen appointed Matthew James Piercy as the Executive Chef, responsible for the overall daily operations and strategic leadership for the hotel culinary brigade.

Chef Matthew, originally from Canada, found a passion for cuisine at a young age while cooking with his grandmother. Having completed his culinary degree at St. Puis Culinary Institute in Montreal, Quebec and for the last 20-plus years, Chef Matthew has been driven by his passion for the hospitality industry and curiosity about food cultures around the world. Chef Matthew’s culinary journey has seen him gain a wealth of knowledge working across five continents that has taken him to various cities in Canada, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, China and Egypt, honing his craft at some of the best restaurants and luxury hotels around the globe.

Chef Matthew’s first encounter with China began in November 2018 when he joined the pre-opening team of The Ritz-Carlton, Xi’an as the Executive Chef. In his role, Chef Matthew was responsible for the implementation of the hotel’s food and beverage concepts. During this time, he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and innovative culinary concepts, earning recognition and acclaim from the hotel’s leadership team and the industry in general. Subsequently, he transferred internally to Zhuhai, where he served as the Culinary Director for The St. Regis Zhuhai and Sheraton Zhuhai Hotel. This role provided him with an in-depth understanding of the culinary expectations of guests and insights into the diverse cuisines of the different regions of China.

Chef Matthew is joining Grand Hyatt Shenzhen from Cairo, Egypt where he held the position of Executive Chef at the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis. “I am honored to be a part of Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, and I am grateful for the warm welcome from the Hyatt family. I look forward to working with this exceptional team and striving to create unforgettable experiences for our guests!” Chef Matthew said.

Regarding Matthew’s new appointment, Mr. Richard Li, Area Vice President, Greater China, of Hyatt hotels & Resorts and General Manager of Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, stated, “Throughout the year of 2023, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen is striving to undergo a transformation from “excellence” to “excellence par excellence.” I believe Matthew’s inclusion will accelerate this transformation. I look forward to him leading our professional kitchen team, injecting fresh inspiration and vitality into our hotel’s dining services.”

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About Grand Hyatt Shenzhen

Located in the heart of Shenzhen’s dynamic business and entertainment area of Luohu District, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen is conveniently positioned only five minutes from the metro system, so there is easy access to every other district of the city. Being adjacent to MixC Shopping Mall, the hotel possesses the conveniences of retail stores, cinemas, a supermarket and even an indoor ice-skating rink. The hotel is housed in a distinctive 38-storey crested building, with 471 luxury rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling picture windows offering breathtaking city views or Hong Kong mountain views. Our 2,769-square-meter dedicated event space provides options for everything from a cozy party of ten to functions for hundreds. Adhering to the catering philosophy of Hyatt, “thoughtfully sourced, carefully served,” Grand Hyatt Shenzhen is truly the city’s major dining hub, offering a total of seven distinctive restaurants and a bar – , including The Show Kitchen, 1881, La Terrazza, China Lodge, Belle-Vue Grill, Sugar Box, The Penthouse and The Lounge, which will meet the diversified needs of guests. For additional information or to make a reservation, please visit grandhyattshenzhen.com.

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