In 2002, Phil first met Jason Atherton and worked alongside him on the launch of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze, playing an integral role in the restaurant’s opening. Quickly becoming Jason’s right hand man, he headed up the kitchens at Maze South Africa and Prague, where he won his first Michelin star, one of his career highlights.

Nicolas started his career at a small Michelin star restaurant in Burgundy, then moved to a high turnover restaurant between the French Alps and Corsica.
Once in London, his career progressed towards the perfect execution of the “art de la table“. He joined Berners Tavern in 2015 and advanced quickly to General Manager.

William began his career at the Oxford Brookes School of Hospitality Management, then rose through the ranks on the D&D Graduate Scheme before joining the Berners Tavern team in 2017.
The highlight of his career was being named "Rising Star" at the Oxford Brookes Bacchus Alumni Awards in April 2018.

Matteo joined Berners Tavern as Head Sommelier in April 2017, after roles in notable restaurants such as Assistant Head Sommelier at Locanda Locatelli and Deputy Head Sommelier at The Ritz London. He came 3rd in Chaîne des Rôtisseurs 2018 and is currently a finalist in the UK Taittinger Sommelier of the Year.

Michael joined the team at Berners Tavern in 2017, but is also a classically trained opera singer. After moving into hospitality, he worked at venues for the Soho House Group, but the highlight of his career to date was working with Tiny Leaf, a zero waste project - a topic that he remains very passionate about.

Andrei began his career in Europe, specifically Romania and various Greek Islands before joining the team at Berners Tavern as 2014 as Demi Chef - then rising the ranks to Head Chef.