Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre has appointed Bijendra Yadav as Director of Culinary, bringing more than two decades of international experience to one of Dubai's established hospitality destinations.
Yadav will oversee the hotel's extensive food and beverage portfolio, with a focus on culinary innovation, sustainability and talent development.
His appointment comes as the hotel prepares to redevelop The Promenade, including Long Yin and Kiku, and introduce a new restaurant concept.
From Jakarta to Dubai
Yadav joins Le Méridien Dubai from Grand Hyatt Jakarta and Keraton at The Plaza Jakarta in Indonesia, where he most recently served as Cluster Executive Chef.
In that position, he directed culinary operations across 11 outlets, managing diverse kitchen teams while overseeing guest satisfaction, commercial performance and menu innovation.
His previous roles include positions with Corinthia Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Marquis, The St. Regis, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, Seven Pines Resort Ibiza, The Savoy and Sheraton Grand Park Lane.
The Jakarta role gives him experience of leading several kitchens within one hotel portfolio, a responsibility he will continue in Dubai as the restaurants undergo redevelopment.
Restaurant redevelopment at The Promenade
The upcoming redevelopment will focus on The Promenade, where established dining venues Long Yin and Kiku are set to be reimagined.
The space occupied by Bebemos and Beef Bistro will make way for a new restaurant concept.
As Director of Culinary, Yadav will oversee kitchen teams and menu development across the hotel’s restaurants during the redevelopment of Long Yin and Kiku and the introduction of the new concept.