Angelo Nici

Angelo is our talented Executive Chef. He has worked at Matilda Bay for the past 15 years and along with his dedicated team continues to offer the latest in food innovation, presentation and design.

Elissa Prus

Elissa is our Senior Sous Chef. She has worked at Matilda Bay for the past 10 years. Elissa has travelled around the world, gaining valuable skills that enable her to influence the contemporary a la carte menu as well as support our Executive Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen.

Colin van Haefton

Colin is our Junior Sous Chef. Colin’s creativity and skills have enabled him to win numerous awards such as 2006 Apprenctice of the Year.

Katie Wilson

Katie is our Junior Sous Chef. Katie’s skills and passion make her an extremely valuable part of the Matilda Bay team.

Both Colin & Katie have traveled all over the world gaining many new skills and experience. They assist the Executive Chef and the Senior Sous Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen.

Warwick Lavis

Warwick Lavis is our Managing Director and has held this position for the past 25 years. Warwick is a busy man, looking after the restaurant, the Matilda Bay Tea rooms aswell as producing fine wine at Pepperilly Estate - his vineyard in the Ferguson Valley.

Over the years Warwick's focus has been on maintaining an extremely high level of service as well as training and supporting key staff. He is a hands on Managing Director and will often be found assisting staff in the bar or restaurant through busy times or just having a chat with customers.

Adam Lee

Adam is our hard working Venue Manager. Adam started his career at Matilda Bay Tearooms and was quickly moved into a restaurant supervisor position, before taking over as manager. Adam has spent three years living in London as General Manager of restaurant/bars. Adam assists in the decision making process within the restaurant and function centre and assists the Managing Director with the day to day running.

Courtney Sinclair

Courtney started working at Matilda Bay Restaurant in 2003 while studying at UWA. In August 2007 she took the role of Function Coordinator alongside Melissa Henderson until early 2010 when she moved into Sales & Marketing for both Matilda Bay Restaurant & Pepperilly Estate Wines.

Melissa Henderson

Valerie Bauer

Valerie Bauer has recently joined the Matilda Bay team and is extremely approachable when it comes to planning your special day. She has many years hospitality experience and a great work ethic. 

Alex Kandie

Alex is an amazing Function Manager. He has worked at Matilda Bay for the past 5 years and ensures that every function runs smoothly. Alex and the function staff continue to provide excellent service and maintain the wonderful reputation built over the years.