Overseeing its entire food offering, including The Stafford’s The Game Bird restaurant, American Bar, Wine Cellars and all private dining, suite and in-room dining, Tish will also be responsible for “evolving the menus throughout the hotel” and launching new restaurant projects “focusing on his signature style and love of European cuisine” in the near future.

Tish said: “I am delighted to be joining the team at The Stafford. They have had such a great year in 2017 with the launch of The Game Bird, and I am excited to oversee the food offering in the restaurant and throughout the hotel moving forwards, as well as working with the team on new restaurant projects in the future.”

As chef director of the Salt Yard Group, Tish helped launch Soho restaurants Dehesa, Ember Yard and Opera Tavern, standing him in good stead for this role.

Stuart Procter, general manager of The Stafford, added: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Ben to the hotel. He is an incredible chef and together, we look forward to evolving the offering at The Game Bird and across the hotel, along with launching exciting projects in line with Ben’s fantastic food philosophy.”

The Stafford has also announced that executive chef James Durrant has stepped down from his position, with head chef Jozef Rogulski promoted as his replacement.