Jake O’Riley has been appointed head chef of South Place hotel in east London and will oversee its Chop House restaurant, cocktail venue 3 Bar and all private and corporate events.
O’Riley has recently worked at Crown Plaza London – Battersea, part of the InterContinental Hotel Group, and Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen.
He will bring a ‘nose to tail’ ethos to the Chop House, while promoting responsibly sourced and organic produce.
The chef said: “I’m delighted to be joining the exceptionally talented team at South Place Hotel, and it couldn’t be at a better time.
"I look forward to bringing my passion for responsibly sourced, organic produce into an exciting new menu at Chop House and leading the team to ensure guests enjoy a sleek gourmet experience across all areas of the hotel.”