Category Archives: Appointments

The Fresh Collective, one of Australia’s leading catering businesses, has today announced they have been successful in winning the tender at Museums Victoria and have appointed cutting-edge chef Khanh Nguyen as ambassador for events at the Melbourne Museum. Speaking of the announcement, Carl Contractor, Chief Operating Officer, of The Fresh Collective, said: “We are delightedContinue reading “The Fresh Collective wins the catering tender at Museums Victoria, and today announces Khanh Nguyen as ambassador for events at Melbourne Museum”

Celebrity Chef, Christine Manfield has officially attached her name, support and food-know-how to premium home delivery game-changer, PROVIDOOR.  The ground-breaking brand which returned in October 2023 with a new investor, a new team and some of the best chefs and food personalities in the business continues to attract high profile names in the industry –Continue reading “CHRISTINE MANFIELD JOINS CELEBRITY-CHEF PREMIUM MEAL PLATFORM, PROVIDOOR”

Solotel and Matt Moran are welcoming Daniel Cooper as the new head chef of Chiswick. Nestled in the heart of Woollahra, Chiswick has been a mainstay of Sydney’s dining scene for over ten years. In his first move as part of the new role, Cooper has curated the special Christmas Collective Menu, which will beContinue reading “Chiswick Woollahra welcomes new head chef, Daniel Cooper, announces festive offering”

Bathers’ Pavilion is making waves with a slew of exciting new appointments and ventures that will usher the longstanding Sydney dining institution into a new era. Today they have announced Aaron Ward (ex-Shell House and Sixpenny) as the new executive chef of the restaurant, the acquisition of Rotherwood Estate vineyard and acreage in the SouthernContinue reading “BATHERS’ PAVILION USHERS IN NEW WAVE ANNOUNCES AARON WARD AS NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF”

Located in the heart of Glebe and just minutes from the CBD, Beckett’s mid-century New York-style restaurant is excited to announce its exciting NEW culinary team. A Euro-duo consisting of French Head Chef, Julien Ombredane (QT Sydney, Intercontinental Marseille) and Italian Restaurant Manager, Philipp Tengler (Mode Kitchen & Bar, a’Mare, Black Bar & Grill andContinue reading “NEW CULINARY TEAM TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BECKETT’S”

That’s Amore Cheese has just announced a 12-month brand ambassador partnership with one of Australia’s most respected Pastry Chefs, authors and TV personalities, Darren Purchese.  Darren is known for his books (including Chefs Eat Toasties Too), co-judging The Great Australian Bake Off and as the Director of iconic South Yarra institution, Burch & Purchese SweetContinue reading “That’s Amore Cheese Announces Chef Darren Purchese As New Brand Ambassador”

Spencer Gulf King prawns, Jervis Bay mussels and Bay lobsters are all on the menu for race-goers this year as Sydney’s Autumn Racing Carnival introduces its most luxurious hospitality menu yet Executive Chef of The Star Sydney’s Flying Fish, Adam Hall has been appointed by the Australian Turf Club (ATC) as Culinary Ambassador for itsContinue reading “FLYING FISH’S EXECUTIVE CHEF, ADAM HALL STARS AS CULINARY AMBASSADOR FOR THE 2023 SYDNEY AUTUMN RACING CARNIVAL”

The Star Sydney is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Hall as the new Executive Chef at Flying Fish. Leaning on his intimate knowledge of Flying Fish’s kitchen from two previous tenures at the restaurant, Hall will be leading the establishment into a new era; one that strips the menu back to basics, servingContinue reading “FLYING FISH WELCOMES NEW ERA WITH APPOINTMENT OF ADAM HALL AS EXECUTIVE CHEF”

JAAKS Restaurant and Bar (Jaaks) and The Kyle Bay on Georges River (The Kyle Bay) is excited to announce the recent appointment of acclaimed chef, Jason McCauley. Jason brings with him over 25 years industry experience. Honing his craft at the much lauded 3-hatted Banc restaurant under the guidance of Chef Liam Tomlin. Moving ontoContinue reading “NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF, JASON MCCAULEY BRINGS ACCOLADES”

Acclaimed chef returns to take the helm at the produce-driven restaurant TarraWarra Estate has welcomed Yarra Valley-local Joel Alderdice as Head Chef, after introducing him to the world of hospitality as an apprentice 12 years ago.  Born and bred in the Yarra Valley, Joel’s cuisine is inspired by local and seasonal produce including foraging forContinue reading “TarraWarra Estate welcomes back Joel Alderdice as Head Chef”

As the venue prepares to launch ‘Picnics on the Lawn’ to celebrate spring.  Matt Moran and Solotel welcome Taylor Cullen as the new head chef of Chiswick Woollahra. Having previously held the role of head chef at Bondi Harvest and Paperbark, Taylor will continue to build upon Chiswick’s planted to plated ethos, as it preparesContinue reading “Chiswick welcomes new head chef, Taylor Cullen, and debuts new spring menu”

Ovolo Hotels, award-winning boutique designer hotel collection, has announced renowned chef Ian Curley as Group Creative Culinary Partner for Australia. The British-born and Australian-based chef brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as he endured a 25-year tenure in Melbourne where he was at the helm of some of the city’s most recognised restaurants. ChefContinue reading “Ian Curley leads Ovolo’s innovative culinary concepts and passionate emerging chefs”

Matt Moran and Solotel announce the appointment of Thomas Gorringe as the new Executive Chef of Aria, having previously held the role of Head Chef at Pier One’s hatted restaurant, The Gantry. Gorringe will take over the reins from Joel Bickford, as he departs for a new role.  Of the appointment, Moran says: “We’re thrilledContinue reading “Aria announces new Executive Chef, Thomas Gorringe”

The Point Group, which recently announced the long-term lease of historic Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour and the landmark Shell House building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, is thrilled to welcome acclaimed chef Joel Bickford as culinary director across the two properties. Joel, who was executive chef at Aria Sydney for four years, willContinue reading “The Point Group announces Joel Bickford as Culinary Director of Shell House and Fort Denison”

Award-winning chef Alanna Sapwell of Esmay will be taking over the kitchen at Byron Bay’s Oma Food & Wine this Sunday, 23 May, cooking alongside Head Chef Mark Hannell.  Alanna and Mark will team up to present a combined set menu showcasing the best in fresh produce grown by Venetia Scott of Hungry Earth AgroecologyContinue reading “Alanna Sapwell will take over the kitchen at Oma Food & Wine this Sunday”

One of Australia’s best pastry chefs, Lauren Eldridge will be joining the kitchen at iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn, forming a collaborative cooking duo with Head Chef and Owner, Brian Geraghty. Officially joining 20 May, Lauren will bring her impressive CV of postings and awards to the riverfront restaurant, including Pastry Chef at MarkContinue reading “Iconic Sydney restaurant Berowra Waters Inn welcomes Lauren Eldridge”

  ● Jelensperger to join Tripadvisor CEO and co-founder, Stephen Kaufer, on a      newly created Advisory Board for TheFork, overseeing strategy and growth  ● Ambeskovic to assume CEO role starting March 1, 2021, leading Global      Strategy Development and Operations for TheFork Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, and TheFork, a leading global platform forContinue reading “Tripadvisor and TheFork announce leadership management transition as Bertrand Jelensperger moves into Advisory Board leadership role and Almir Ambeskovic is appointed as CEO for TheFork”

The Open House Melbourne Board is delighted to announce Fleur Watson’s appointment as the organisation’s Executive Director and inaugural Chief Curator. In this role, Fleur will lead the vision and creative direction of the new Centre for Architecture that will further build on Open House Melbourne’s extensive public program. The Centre for Architecture Victoria isContinue reading “Open House Melbourne welcomes new Executive Director and Chief Curator”