Meet the chefs
Executive Chef, Yamagen, QT Gold Coast
Simplicity, quality and great flavours are the defining roadmap by which Adam Lane approaches his food, delivering an eclectic and boundary…
Executive Chef, Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
As the custodian of QT Gold Coast’s culinary fare for more than a decade, Greg Benney has brought passion to every one of his dishes, creating menus as visually spectacular as they are to eat…
Creative Director of Food & Beverage, Rooftop at QT & Esther, QT Auckland
Inspired by his extensive travels throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East, renowned Chef Sean Connolly, developed QT Auckland’s award-winning signature restaurant concept…
Creative Culinary Lead of Santini Bar & Grill at QT Perth and Executive Chef of QT Melbourne
Renowned for his culinary craft in showcasing the brilliance of quality ingredients, Nic Wood, Executive…
Executive Chef, QT Sydney
One of the most respected leaders in the industry, James Kidman brings his trademark energy…
Executive Chef, Capitol Bar & Grill, QT Canberra
The Capital’s dining scene is ignited with the appointment of Executive Chef Josh Smith-Thirkell at QT Canberra. With over 15 years of culinary experience and a distinguished career across the EVT portfolio from 2013 to 2022, Smith-Thirkell leads the kitchen at Capitol Bar & Grill, QT Canberra’s signature and award-winning restaurant.
Executive Chef, QT Newcastle
With an instinctive approach rooted in tradition, Carmine Mari, Executive Chef of Jana Restaurant &…
Executive Chef at Santini Bar & Grill
WA born and bred, Lynch’s culinary journey reflects a commitment to paddock-to-plate philosophy, accentuating the importance of local producers and fresh, seasonal produce, reflecting his respect for ingredients with an innovative simplicity. This dedication was instrumental when Santini Bar & Grill won the WA Good Food Guide Awards as Best New Restaurant in 2018 and later earned the title of Restaurant of the Year in 2019, along with four prestigious chef hats.