Desserts that would make people happy, and sweet treats that they would remember in a special way. This sums up Chef Nouel C. Omamalin’s vision, as he continues to create and amaze in the highly creative world of pastries and culinary delights.

The current Head Pastry Chef of The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, his venture into chef-dom started as kitchen hand, and, later, manager of their family-owned restaurant and bakeshop. From being a chef and hospitality educator, he achieved full-fledged pastry chef status in the international scene in only three years. Now, with his flair and enthusiasm, Chef Nouel has taken his profession to new heights by gaining his accreditation to the world-renowned LENOTRE and obtaining his NVQA Level 4 Qualification from the New Zealand Hospitality Standards Institute.

Chef Nouel has proven his mettle not only in the creation of innovative and modern desserts, but in the effective management of the kitchen. As a chef, he combines techniques and flavors from all around the world, especially Filipino and Asian influences, in his craft; while as a manager, he couples his skills in public relations and hotel and kitchen operations with his dedication and desire to deliver great service.

Intent on rising to the ranks of culinary masters in the future, he dreams of becoming an Executive Pastry Chef, and, later, a Group Pastry Chef. He also plans to put up his own baking school (his love for the classroom has never waned) and a patisserie commissary; and publish his own recipe book that shall, hopefully, catapult Filipino and Asian desserts to worldwide fame.