Gu Zhihui is executive chef of Beijing Kitchen. Prior to cooperating with the chairman of Hualian Group to open Beijing Kitchen, Gu Zhihui worked for Ritz-Carlton for 11 years, including four years as executive chef of the Chinese restaurant at Ritz-Carlton Osaka and seven years as executive Chinese chef at Ritz-Carlton Beijing. He also worked at famous Cantonese restaurant Lee Garden for 14 years, cementing his passion for Cantonese cuisine. He alsoincorporates Japanese elements he learnt during his time in Osaka into his cooking, creating a unique interpretation of Cantonese cuisine.