Prior to One08, Russell Ford was head chef at One08's sister venue Aubrey Restaurant at The Kensington Hotel. In two years, Ford successfully launched the Aubrey Restaurant. He started his career at London's Michelin star restaurant, The Oak Room at Le Meridien Hotel. During his time with Le Meridien Hotel group, he spent time in Melbourne, before returning to the UK for positions at The Dorchester and The Grove in Hertfordshire.