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
2025.05 - 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
2023.08 - 2025.05
- 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
2022.04 - 2023.08
- 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
2020.09 - 2022.03
- 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
2017.09 - 2020.03
- 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
2016.08 - 2017.09
- 5 star hotel, 453 bedrooms, 6 F&B outlets.
- Awarded 3AA rosettes for Peninsula Restaurant.
Senior Chef De Partie
Corinthia Hotel
London , England
2015.08 - 2016.08
- Luxury 5 star hotel in central London, 283 rooms. 6 F&B outlets including 2 restaurants.
Senior Chef De Partie
Costes Restaurant
Budapest , Hungary
2014.11 - 2015.08
- 1* Michelin star restaurant.
Chef De Partie
Corinthia Grand Royal Hotel
Budapest , Hungary
2013.09 - 2014.11
- 5 star Luxury Hotel, 440 rooms, 8 F&B outlets.
Chef De Partie
Cannizaro House Hotel
London , England
2012.09 - 2013.09
- 4 star hotel, 3AA rosette awarded restaurant.
Chef De Partie
Mossimans Olympic America House
London , England
2012.07 - 2012.08
- Key member of team that oversaw catering for London 2012 Olympic Games.
Demi Chef De Partie
Woolley Grange Hotel
Wiltshire , England
2010.01 - 2011.08
- Country house hotel, 2AA rosette awarded restaurant.
Demi Chef De Partie
The Queensberry Hotel
Bath, England
2009.05 - 2010.01
- 1*Michelin Star 3AA rosette awarded Olive Tree Restaurant.
Commis Chef
The Manor House Hotel
Castle Combe, England
2008.02 - 2009.05
- 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
2025.05 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Shangri-La
2023.08 - 2025.05
Chef De Cuisine
Waldorf Astoria Lusail
2022.04 - 2023.08
Head Chef
La Reunion
2020.09 - 2022.03
Head Chef
The Hurlingham Club
2017.09 - 2020.03
Sous Chef
02 Intercontinental Hotel
2016.08 - 2017.09
Senior Chef De Partie
Corinthia Hotel
2015.08 - 2016.08
Senior Chef De Partie
Costes Restaurant
2014.11 - 2015.08
Chef De Partie
Corinthia Grand Royal Hotel
2013.09 - 2014.11
Chef De Partie
Cannizaro House Hotel
2012.09 - 2013.09
Chef De Partie
Mossimans Olympic America House
2012.07 - 2012.08
Demi Chef De Partie
Woolley Grange Hotel
2010.01 - 2011.08
Demi Chef De Partie
The Queensberry Hotel
2009.05 - 2010.01
Commis Chef
The Manor House Hotel
2008.02 - 2009.05
NVQ Level 2 Multi Skilled Hospitality Services -
Merton College