Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor is the Chef de Cuisine at the Willard InterContinental Washington, D. C. , bringing his expertise from roles at The Watergate Hotel and Hanks Oyster Bar. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, he specializes in creating refined dining experiences within the hotel industry.

Stephen is passionate about culinary arts, with a specific focus on sourcing seasonal and local ingredients. His approach involves crafting menus that are both elegant and approachable. He also follows trends within major hospitality groups like Marriott and Hilton.

He recently took on the significant task of completely revamping the menu for the Willards renowned Café du Parc.