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Lukasz Lutostanski

Birmingham

Summary

Innovative, results-driven Chef with over 14 years of progressive experience in fine dining restaurants, hotels, and award-winning steakhouse concepts. Recognized for operational excellence, culinary creativity, and team leadership across high-pressure environments including large-scale events such as Formula 1, Silverstone, and Cheltenham Festival. Currently serving as Head Chef and Operational Chef at Gaucho, with a proven ability to lead multi-site teams, manage end-to-end kitchen operations, and drive profitability. Skilled in food and menu development, cost control, HACCP compliance, nutritional planning, and aligning culinary delivery with business objectives such as EBITDA and sustainability.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Head Chef

Gaucho
Birmingham
01.2019 - 08.2025
  • Lead culinary and operational performance across multiple Gaucho sites, with direct responsibility for profitability, sustainability, and team culture.
  • Develop innovative, high-quality menus and oversee food concept development tailored to brand standards.
  • Collaborate on business KPIs including cost of sales, gross profit margins, stock holding, stock quotation, and EBITDA.
  • Manage and mentor diverse brigades of chefs across sites, fostering leadership and accountability.
  • Represented Gaucho at national-scale hospitality events (Cheltenham, Silverstone, Formula 1).
  • Contributed to new site openings across the UK, ensuring consistency and operational readiness.
  • Maintain compliance with HACCP, allergen safety, and health & safety regulations.
  • Supported Gaucho in earning 'Best Steak House' recognition.

Senior Sous Chef

Cielo Restaurant
Birmingham
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Key role in kitchen leadership at one of England’s top-rated Italian fine dining restaurants.
  • Led daily service and collaborated on seasonal menu development and new dish creation.
  • Worked alongside the Head Chef in staff training, inventory management, and service execution.
  • Oversaw KPIs such as food cost control, stock holding, stock quotation, and profitability tracking.
  • Maintained kitchen compliance with HACCP and health & safety standards.
  • Actively participated in branding and marketing through food festivals and public events.
  • Drove improvements in guest satisfaction, consistency, and team performance.
  • Contributed to the restaurant winning the 'Best Italian Restaurant in England' award.

Head Chef

The Old Crown
Birmingham
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Oversaw complete kitchen operations in a historic gastropub and boutique hotel setting.
  • Designed innovative, seasonal menus focused on traditional British cuisine with modern presentation.
  • Managed stock, supplier relationships, and cost control contributing to business profitability.
  • Enforced strict food safety, allergen control, and HACCP compliance.
  • Led food-driven events and contributed to strong community engagement and brand visibility.
  • Mentored junior chefs, created prep schedules, and improved overall kitchen performance.
  • Ensured consistently high standards in food quality and guest experience.

Education

Diploma in Professional Cookery - Level 3

South and City College Birmingham

Diploma in Food Nutrition - Level 4 & 5

[Institution Name]

Skills

  • Culinary Leadership & Brigade Management
  • Menu, Food & Dish Development
  • High-Volume Events & Banqueting
  • Multi-Site Operations & Openings
  • Cost Control, Stock Quotation & EBITDA
  • Food Safety, HACCP & Allergen Management
  • Guest Experience & Brand Representation
  • Sustainability & Business Growth Focus
  • Recipe and menu development

Custom

Passionate about the culinary arts and continuous innovation in food. Enjoys music, visual design, motorsport, and classic performance cars. A strong believer in team culture, mentorship, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Timeline

Head Chef

Gaucho
01.2019 - 08.2025

Senior Sous Chef

Cielo Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2019

Head Chef

The Old Crown
01.2010 - 01.2012

Diploma in Food Nutrition - Level 4 & 5

[Institution Name]

Diploma in Professional Cookery - Level 3

South and City College Birmingham

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