Two new food and beverage staff have joined Traders Hotel, Beijing.

Ken Lee has joined Traders Hotel, Beijing as the new Food and Beverage Manager. Lee is a multilingual native of Singapore who began his career in the hospitality industry in 1992. His extensive experience has since been developed through the Shangri-La Group, which he joined in 1996. He has previously worked for Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore and now joins Traders Hotel, Beijing team from his most recent position as Restaurant Manager at the China World Hotel, Beijing. In 2001 he was awarded 'Best Leader of the Year' for his position as Restaurant Manager at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. He is also the first Shangri-La employee to have been promoted two levels at one time: from Restaurant Manager to Food and Beverage Manager.

Chef Ma Yu Gang has joined the hotel as Executive Chinese Chef for the Oriental Restaurant at Traders Hotel, Beijing. Chef Ma specializes in Cantonese cuisine and has over 27 years' experience in the industry. He began his career under the instruction of the renowned chef Liu Yide in Hong Kong. Chef Ma has since established himself as an expert in the field and has previously worked with other respected five-star international hotel groups. His signature dishes include Sautéed Chicken Wing with Vegetables in Tai Sauce, Braised Mashed Fish with Vegetables in Broth and Roasted Suckling Pig combined with Poached Chicken.