With dozens of global accolades, awards and experience between them, Emporium Hotel South Bank is the new home of international-standard dining in Brisbane.
What’s better than having one new chef to add to the accomplished team at Emporium Hotel South Bank? Having three new chefs that will bring the culinary experience at the hotel to new heights in 2022.
New Executive Chef, Owen Ealden, started his career in the UK before honing his skills at resorts in the Maldives and Fiji. Owen’s worldwide experience in unique, luxury properties makes him the ideal fit for Emporium Hotel South Bank. One of the incredible venues recently under his management was the Hurawalhi Maldives, home to the world’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant.
the Terrace, Emporium Hotel South Bank
New Executive Sous Chef, James Gallagher, is a highly awarded and acclaimed chef who has helmed his own restaurant, Allium, at New Farm as well as held senior positions at QPAC, Alchemy Restaurant and Bar, The Sofitel and Stamford Plaza.
New Pastry Chef, Charith Ponnamperuma Arachchige, boasts an impressive resume that includes positions at the seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, the Michelin Star restaurant Alain Ducasse in Doha and the six-star luxury cruise liner Regent Seven Seas Voyager.
Emporium Hotel South Bank General Manager, John McILwain, said adding these three impressive new talents to the expert line-up at Emporium Hotel is an exciting development for diners to the hotel.
“We have a lot planned for 2022 across our beautiful restaurant spaces Signature, the Terrace, Belle Epoque and our upcoming new wine bar. Our new chefs, with their worlds of experience and expertise, will play a big role in bringing our vision to life,” he said.
Edited by: Stephen Morton
