Michael Kitts, Director of Culinary Arts

Michael began his career at Claridge's Hotel in London, UK. He then moved on to work for renowned private clubs, such as the Garrick Club in London. He later worked as Sous-Chef for London's Ritz Casino and Inter-Continental Hotel, before moving to Bristol as Executive Chef for the Swallow Royal Hotel.

Michael returned to London as Executive Chef for the prestigious Les Ambassadeurs Club, before joining the Butler's Wharf Chef School as Culinary Director/Executive Chef. During his career, Michael has been very successful in international competitions and has won over 60 gold medals. He was a member of the gold medal winning Great Britain Culinary Olympics team in 1987, and was the first recipient of the UK Craft Guild of Chefs Competition Chef Award in 1994.

Michael has used much of his competition experience in training others. In 1994, teams that he trained won both the junior and senior ‘Grand Prix’ at Hotelympia, London. He was awarded the Prince Philip Special Award in 1996 for services to industry.

Micheal has been promoted to Director of Culinary Arts as of July 2010.