EXPERIENCE
-Some of the most acclaimed restaurants and hotels in the world
-England, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Indonesia
-14 Michelin Stars
-6 Five Star Hotels
A remarkable career that has seen James work with:
-Heinz Beck at La Pergola in Rome and in both the Lanesborough hotel and Browns hotels in London
-Gert De Mangeleer at Hertog Jan in Bruges
-Yoshirio Narisawa at Narisawa and Hiroyasu Kawate at Florilege in Tokyo
-John Burton-Race at the New Angel Nottinghill in London
His considerable skill, hard work and humility has garnered respect from everyone of them.
PROFILE
Transformational Executive Chef and Executive Committee Member with global leadership experience across Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. I craft exceptional menus that elevate dining experiences and lead high-performing, creative teams to exceed expectations.
Pre-opening leadership across luxury properties, from concept creation to full operational launch.
Expertise in contemporary Italian, modern European haute cuisine, and Asian flavor integration.
Strategic kitchen and bar design with optimized BOH/FOH flow for efficiency and guest experience.
Strong focus on team development and culture-building to drive high-performance environments.
Experienced in leading task forces, restructuring operations, and improving performance metrics.
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