Gillian’s love for the hospitality industry has been a lifelong passion. She now channels that enthusiasm and vast body of knowledge into helping others succeed, all while sharing her inspiring stories.

Throughout her career, Gillian has opened and managed some of Brisbane’s most acclaimed restaurants, earning consistent recognition with Gourmet Traveller’s Best New Restaurant awards. Her creation, the Sand Crab Lasagne, has become an iconic Australian dish, as recognized by Gourmet Traveller. Her culinary adventures have taken her around the world, including cooking at the Ritz Carlton in Singapore and the Hotel Okura in Tokyo as an invited guest chef. While in Tokyo, she made history as the only Australian to compete on Iron Chef, captivating an audience of 20 million viewers.

Gillian can be a fresh pair of eyes in your kitchen. She might start with a cost analysis of your menu items to ensure they are profitable, and then reshape your menu to keep your customers coming back for more.