Andrew Brownsword Hotels has appointed, Michelin-starred The Ritz's premier sous chef, Michael Nizzero, as executive chef of The Bath Priory.

Starting in his role on 9 January 2017, Michael takes over from Sam Moody who left in September to take on the role of head chef at Ireland’s Ballyfin. Michael takes on his new position at the Michelin-starred restaurant following 14 years of experience working across the UK, Europe, Dubai and his native Belgium, including under Alain Roux at the three Michelin starred Waterside Inn and most recently at The Ritz.

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Alan Swinson, Food & Beverage Director at Andrew Brownsword Hotels comments on Michael’s appointment: “We are delighted that Michael will be joining us at The Bath Priory. We worked hard to secure the right candidate to uphold and develop the restaurant’s fine reputation and Michael’s exceptional experience, enthusiasm and passion were a natural fit.”

Michael’s menus at The Bath Priory will include a tasting menu and an a la carte menu, each available daily for both lunch and dinner. 

Michael's UK career began in 2002, where he spent two years at the One-O-One Restaurant in Knightsbridge before moving to Dubai to work as Sous Chef at Pisces Restaurant in 2004. Nominated as the best seafood restaurant between 2005 and 2007, Michael rose through the ranks to become Chef de Cuisine by 2007. Michael returned to the UK in 2007 to take Senior Sous Chef role at renowned The Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire, the only establishment in the UK to have retained three coveted Michelin stars for over 30 years, where he worked alongside Chef Patron, Alain Roux.

After four years in Bray, he was offered the opportunity to take the helm at Relais & Chateaux property, Hostellerie La Briqueterie where he gained and held a Michelin Star as Executive Chef de Cuisine between 2011 and 2015. Most recently, Michael returned to London in 2015 to become Premier Sous-Chef at The Ritz working alongside Executive Chef John Williams MBE to achieve a Michelin Star for the restaurant for the first time in its extensive history.