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The Board of The Brisbane Golf Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Hirst as our new Executive Chef. Gillian, a multi-award-winning culinary professional and a true icon of Queensland\u2019s food scene, will commence her role on Monday, 30 December 2024.<\/p>\n

With over three decades of experience in commercial kitchen management, high-end dining, and casual dining, Gillian brings an extraordinary level of expertise to the Club. She is celebrated for creating the iconic Sand Crab Lasagne, a dish synonymous with Queensland\u2019s culinary heritage.<\/p>\n

Gillian\u2019s accolades include winning the prestigious American Express Gold Plate Award seven times, the Gourmet Traveller Best Restaurant in Queensland Award three times, and the Courier Mail Good Food Guide Award five times. Her illustrious career has seen her serve as Executive Chef at Il Centro Restaurant and as the owner of Indigo Bistro. Remarkably, she is the only Australian to have appeared on the internationally renowned \u2018Iron Chef\u2019 television show in Japan, which boasts an audience of millions. Additionally, she has lent her expertise as a consultant to esteemed establishments such as Hotel Okura in Tokyo and the Ritz-Carlton in Singapore.<\/p>\n

Deb Kember, President of The Brisbane Golf Club, said \u201cGillian\u2019s appointment reinforces the Board\u2019s commitment to enhancing the services offered to members.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGillian’s addition will elevate daily operations and food offerings while introducing a variety of new and exciting events for members to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

CEO, Geoff Kuehner is excited by Gillian\u2019s appointment, \u201cAfter a busy year, our focus in 2025 will shift towards improving hospitality available to Members. I am excited to work alongside someone of Gillian\u2019s calibre to achieve those goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGillian has already shared some exciting ideas to elevate our dining experiences,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Plans are underway to enhance the Garden Room offerings and introduce more casual dining options in the Member\u2019s Lounge. A new menu, showcasing Gillian\u2019s innovative culinary vision, will be one of the first priorities for early 2025.<\/p>\n

The position was advertised on\u00a0seek.com.au<\/a>, attracting over 116 applications. We extend our gratitude to our current Executive Chef, Michael Garry, who has served in the role since August 2022. Michael\u2019s contributions have been greatly valued, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.<\/p>\n

We invite all members to join us in warmly welcoming Gillian Hirst to The Brisbane Golf Club. Stay tuned for opportunities to experience her exceptional culinary creations in the coming months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Board of The Brisbane Golf Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Hirst as our new Executive Chef. Gillian, a multi-award-winning culinary professional and a true icon of Queensland\u2019s food scene, will commence her role on Monday, 30 December 2024.\n<\/p>\n

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