Ian Castillo
Restaurant Manager
With over 16 years in the hospitality industry, Ian is a seasoned expert in restaurant operations and people management. He has held key positions in renowned hotels, driving excellence and guest satisfaction.
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Ian's journey began as a Quality Assistant, where he quickly advanced to Assistant Outlet Manager. He excelled as Outlet Manager and Beverage In-Charge in subsequent roles. As part of a pre-opening team, he significantly contributed as Restaurant Manager.
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Later, Ian served as Area Operations Manager for a premium restaurant chain, overseeing multiple locations, and as Assistant Director of F&B in a leading hotel. In Australia, he took on roles as Assistant Venue Manager and F&B Restaurants Manager.
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Passionate about developing talent and delivering exceptional experiences, Ian is committed to fostering excellence in the hospitality sector.
Matthew Duggan
Director of Culinary
With a career that spans various sectors of the industry, Matthew is committed to personal and team development.
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Since becoming a Head Chef in 1998, Matthew has honed his expertise across all areas of hospitality, including regional boutique hotels, five-star CBD hotels, wedding venues, large-scale conferencing, off-site catering, and high-volume à la carte operations.
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Whether in the kitchen or on the floor, Matthew's focus remains on delivering amazing experiences to guests and nurturing a culture of teamwork and innovation.
