Lewis Scarfe
Hong Kong
Summary
Experienced British chef with 18+ years of global culinary expertise across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Proven leader in high volume, multi outlet operations, menu development, and sustainability driven gastronomy. Skilled at driving guest satisfaction, incremental revenue and high food safety standards in luxury hotels and Michelin recognised venues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency
Tsim Sha Tsui , Hong Kong
05.2025 - Current
- 5 star luxury hotel In Kowloon. 381 Bedrooms. 5 F&B outlets.
- Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
- Coordinated restaurant social media organising schedules for pictures and reels.
- Implemented new table side gueridon Duck Ala Presse in Hugo’s restaurant.
- Pioneered first guest chef collaborations every quarter.
- Awarded Best French Restaurant Hong Kong Foodie Times 2025 for Hugo’s
- Recognised with Hong Kong Top 10 Wine Pairing Menus from Luxe Wine Magazine 2025
Chef De Cuisine
Shangri-La
Shanghai , China
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Luxury 5 Star 508 bedroom hotel in centre of Shanghai.
- Chef De Cuisine for Michelin Plate awarded 1515 West Chophouse & Bar.
- Overseeing Western Banquet events.
- Responsible for driving menu creation, development of new initiatives.
- Leading and training team of 15 chefs.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Assisted in coordinating guest chef promotion featuring renowned 2 Michelin star chef Tam Chudaeree.
- 2023 Shanghai Delicious Award Top 20 Hotel Restaurants
- That's Food & Drink Shanghai Award, Hotel Steakhouse of the year.
- Created First Class and Business class menus for Lufthansa Airways Flights.
Chef De Cuisine
Waldorf Astoria Lusail
Doha, Qatar
04.2022 - 08.2023
- 5 star Luxury Resort Hotel, 429 rooms, 8 F&B Outlets.
- Pre opening team.
- Overall responsibility for daily operations of All day dining restaurant. Overseeing breakfast , Ala carte lunch , dinner and In Room Dining. International cuisine, Western, Asian and Arabic.
- Leading and training team of 40 multi national chefs.
- Maintaining profit margins on food.
- Menu development, creating recipes and S.O.Ps.
- Hosted FIFA officials for FIFA World Cup 2022
- Invited as Guest Judge at Bacardi 2022 Qatar Choice Competition.
Head Chef
La Reunion
Guernsey , Channel Islands
09.2020 - 03.2022
- 80 Cover modern European restaurant.
- Planned popular promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Maintained 5 star Hygiene rating.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Obtained fresh ingredients from local farms, maximising kitchen sustainability.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
Head Chef
The Hurlingham Club
London , United Kingdom
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Exclusive private members club in London.
- Head Chef of the Dining Room restaurant.
- Overall responsibility of daily operations
Sous Chef
02 Intercontinental Hotel
London , England
08.2016 - 09.2017
- 5 star hotel, 453 bedrooms, 6 F&B outlets.
- Awarded 3AA rosettes for Peninsula Restaurant.
Senior Chef De Partie
Corinthia Hotel
London , England
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Luxury 5 star hotel in central London, 283 rooms. 6 F&B outlets including 2 restaurants.
Senior Chef De Partie
Costes Restaurant
Budapest , Hungary
11.2014 - 08.2015
- 1* Michelin star restaurant.
Chef De Partie
Corinthia Grand Royal Hotel
Budapest , Hungary
09.2013 - 11.2014
- 5 star Luxury Hotel, 440 rooms, 8 F&B outlets.
Chef De Partie
Cannizaro House Hotel
London , England
09.2012 - 09.2013
- 4 star hotel, 3AA rosette awarded restaurant.
Chef De Partie
Mossimans Olympic America House
London , England
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Key member of team that oversaw catering for London 2012 Olympic Games.
Demi Chef De Partie
Woolley Grange Hotel
Wiltshire , England
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Country house hotel, 2AA rosette awarded restaurant.
Demi Chef De Partie
The Queensberry Hotel
Bath, England
05.2009 - 01.2010
- 1*Michelin Star 3AA rosette awarded Olive Tree Restaurant.
Commis Chef
The Manor House Hotel
Castle Combe, England
02.2008 - 05.2009
- 1* Michelin star 3AA Rosette restaurant. 5 star hotel.
Education
NVQ Level 2 Multi Skilled Hospitality Services -
Merton College
London07.2007
Skills
- Michelin Plate awarded 2024 & 2025 Shanghai Michelin Guide
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certification
- HACCP Level 3 Certification
- Food Waste Prevention For Chefs Certification
- Mental Health and Wellbeing in Hospitality Certification
- Sustainability Education for Culinary Professionals Certification
- Film Chef Consultant on “Dare to Dream” by White Rock Productions 2022
- Member of The Institute of Hospitality
- Member of The Hong Kong Chefs Association
- Member of The Craft Guild of Chefs
- Member of British Culinary Federation
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency
05.2025 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Shangri-La
08.2023 - 05.2025
Chef De Cuisine
Waldorf Astoria Lusail
04.2022 - 08.2023
Head Chef
La Reunion
09.2020 - 03.2022
Head Chef
The Hurlingham Club
09.2017 - 03.2020
Sous Chef
02 Intercontinental Hotel
08.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Chef De Partie
Corinthia Hotel
08.2015 - 08.2016
Senior Chef De Partie
Costes Restaurant
11.2014 - 08.2015
Chef De Partie
Corinthia Grand Royal Hotel
09.2013 - 11.2014
Chef De Partie
Cannizaro House Hotel
09.2012 - 09.2013
Chef De Partie
Mossimans Olympic America House
07.2012 - 08.2012
Demi Chef De Partie
Woolley Grange Hotel
01.2010 - 08.2011
Demi Chef De Partie
The Queensberry Hotel
05.2009 - 01.2010
Commis Chef
The Manor House Hotel
02.2008 - 05.2009
NVQ Level 2 Multi Skilled Hospitality Services -
Merton College