QT Melbourne has announced the appointment of a new Executive Chef, Andrew Harmer who will commence with the hotel beginning of October.
Well-known around Melbourne’s culinary scene, as Executive Chef at Vue de Monde and more recently The Point in Albert Park, Harmer will be overseeing the food offering at the designer hotel with initial focus to Pascale Bar and Grill.
Passionate about luxurious and native ingredients with seasonal cuisine focusing on the enjoyment of different flavours and texture profiles, Harmer’s fresh approach will be a welcome addition to QT Melbourne.
Brett Sergeant Director of Hospitality, Event Hospitality and Entertainment said, “QT Melbourne is an amazing property and we are looking forward to Andy joining the team seeing his talented and creative influence achieve a new level for the hotel.”
Harmer hales from prestigious training in international restaurants including D.O.M with Alex Atala in São Paolo, Brazil.
“This is an exciting career progression for me. I have worked in top kitchens around the world and helping contribute to the growth of the global contemporary travel movement and trend towards hotel restaurants is extremely exciting,” said Harmer.
“Working with the incredible produce we have available in Melbourne and QT Melbourne’s rooftop garden, with the fun and professional brand that is QT Hotels and Resorts is going to be great.”