The group says that the appointment is an exciting new chapter for the luxury St. James’s property, which is home to The Game Bird restaurant and the American Bar.
Caines - who is the chef owner of Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant Lympstone Manor - will work with the existing team to ‘shape the hotel’s culinary vision’ and ‘elevate dining experiences throughout’.
With a CV that includes Raymond Blanc, Joël Robuchon, and Bernard Loiseau, Caines is best-known in the industry for his long stint at Devon country house hotel Gidleigh Park during which time he attracted two stars and retained them for 18 years.
He launched Lympstone Manor in 2017 and secured a Michelin star for the property six months later.
“I am thrilled to be joining The Stafford London and honoured to be part of this exciting new chapter,” Caines says.
“It feels like a natural fit for me, having worked in luxury five-star hotels from early on in my career. I am looking forward to working with the exceptional talent that makes up the team within the hotel, and together delivering unforgettable culinary experiences.”
Stafford Collection managing director John McLean added: “This is a defining moment for The Stafford London. We are thrilled to collaborate with Michael Caines, whose exceptional talent and experience as a culinary visionary will enhance our offering across the hotel. We eagerly anticipate the impact of his expertise and look forward to welcoming guests to experience it.”
