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James Fiske has been appointed as Executive Chef at Seaduction Restaurant + Bar and Food and Beverage Manager at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise

Seaduction Restaurant + Bar, located at Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise, has appointed celebrated chef James Fiske, formerly of Michelin starred establishments across the UK and Europe and the Gold Coast’s Vanitas at Palazzo Versace, as Executive Chef. James, who brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, said achieving Executive Chef at the premier, hatted Seaduction Restaurant + Bar is a career highlight and one which has enabled him to create a bespoke menu that celebrates his international culinary practices. Fusing earth and sea and bursting with fresh local produce, the menu features exquisite combinations of taste and texture, and changes seasonally according to the finest and freshest available product on offer from niche providers around the country. Highlights from the current ‘Earth, Water, Foliage and Vines’ dinner menu include a heirloom beetroot salad with goats curd, orange and nasturtium (entrée), King George whiting with scallop, crab, cucumber and sea herbs (main) and Valrhona chocolate, matcha tea and salted caramel (dessert).

Ryan Newton has been appointed as General Manager at Mantra Legends Hotel

Ryan Newton has been appointed as General Manager, Mantra Legends Hotel, Surfers Paradise. Ryan has over seven years’ experience with the Group having held positions at Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, Mantra PortSea and Peppers Beach Club &Spa. Given his experience in banquet management, Ryan will bring a wealth of knowledge to this iconic property, popular with conferences and group bookings.

Daniel Russell has been appointed as General Manager at Mantra Wings on the Gold Coast

Daniel Russell has been appointed from within the Group to General Manager at Mantra Wings on the Gold Coast. Daniel has had an extensive history at Mantra Group, undertaking General Manager positions at Mantra on Kent Street and BreakFree Rainbow Shores and most recently a caretaking role at BreakFree Diamond Beach. Daniel’s approach to operational management and his leadership style has continued to open doors for him within the Group.