Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre

Four Seasons Tenure

• First Joined and  Appointment: Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre

Career Experience

• Executive Pastry Chef, Rosewood Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Executive Pastry Chef, Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen, China; Pastry Chef, Andaz Shenzhen Bay, China; Pastry Chef, Jumeirah Nanjing, China

Education

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA; Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering, New York Institute of Technology, USA; Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute, Canada

Birthplace

• Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China

Languages

• Mandarin Chinese, English

Marc Pu, Executive Pastry Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre, is renowned in the industry for a pastry craftsmanship that blends tradition with innovation. He embraces a philosophy of refinement through restraint, beauty through balance, championing sustainable dining, celebrating seasonal ingredients and respecting their natural character. His desserts artfully unite classic French pastry techniques with contemporary creativity, offering guests an elegant and multi-layered pastry experience.

Before devoting himself to the world of pastry, Marc built a career in engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This technical background cultivated a rigorous logic and precise approach, which have become a distinctive source of inspiration in his pastry creations.

After obtaining both the Diplôme de Pâtisserie and the prestigious Grand Diplôme from Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, Marc refined his craft in luxury hotels across North America, Europe and China, including acclaimed brands such as Rosewood and Mandarin Oriental. These experiences shaped his refined yet imaginative pastry style and broadened his global perspective.

Passionate about travel and cross-cultural exchange, Marc continually draws inspiration from culinary traditions and flavors around the world, enriching his palate and skills.

Now at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre, he blends the international elegance of Four Seasons with the poetic Jiangnan charm of Hangzhou, creating extraordinary pastry experiences. Whether it is a seasonal pastry collection, a themed afternoon tea or a signature master creation, each delicacy reflects his pursuit and interpretation of the beauty of refinement and balance.