Deepak Mallya promoted to head chef at The Ritz
Deepak Mallya has been promoted to head chef at The Ritz London, marking the significance of a journey that began more than thirteen years ago when he first stepped into a professional kitchen as an apprentice.
Announcing the news on social media, Deepak said he was 'extremely proud and super excited' to take on the role at one of the UK’s most celebrated hotels.
The news comes over a year after Spencer Metzger announced he is stepping down as head chef.
Read more: Spencer Metzger: "After 13 years of working at The Ritz London my time has come to move on"
Deepak credited family, friends, colleagues and mentors for helping him achieve the milestone in a post on social media.
He wrote: "I’m extremely proud and super excited to share that after over 13 years since first stepping into the kitchen as an apprentice…i have been promoted to head chef at the Ritz. I’m so grateful to every friend, family member and of course amazing colleagues and mentors that I’ve met over the years for their support, encouragement and belief in me. I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without you all and I can’t wait to share my next chapter at the Ritz!"
A career built on consistency and resilience
Deepak’s rise reflects a trajectory familiar to many chefs who have combined hard work, resilience and adaptability with the support of established teams.
Over more than a decade in kitchens, he has built up the skills and confidence required to take on the leadership of one of London’s most prestigious dining rooms.
The Ritz as a training ground
The Ritz London, which holds two Michelin stars, is known for blending tradition with modern precision.
Few kitchens in the UK carry the same aura as The Ritz. The hotel’s dining room has long been associated with impeccable service, technical mastery and a commitment to sourcing the very best seasonal produce. Chefs who earn their stripes at the hotel often move on to senior positions elsewhere in the industry, a pattern that has reinforced The Ritz’s reputation as a hub of talent.
With his promotion, Deepak joins a select group of chefs to have led the kitchen in recent years, taking responsibility for everything from menu development and supplier relationships to the training of the next generation of apprentices.
Next chapter at The Ritz
As head chef, Deepak will be tasked with balancing heritage and innovation. Guests expect both the classical dishes that have long defined the Ritz experience and seasonal creativity that keeps menus evolving. The role also places him at the centre of a large brigade, where leadership, mentoring and consistency are as important as individual skill.
For Deepak, the appointment marks the realisation of a long-held ambition and the beginning of a new challenge at one of the country’s most iconic kitchens.
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