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 Warwicks 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.

Kim Woods & Michele Nicoti

Kim Woods & Michele Nicoti are our hard working Restaurant Managers. Combined there is over 20 years hospitality experience. They all influence decisions made within the restaurant and assist the Managing Director with the day to day running.

Gregor Thienot

Gregor grew up in the wine areas of France. Since arriving in Australia he has honed his wine knowledge whilst working in Margaret River. He is happy to talk about wine anytime.

Melissa Turner & Courtney Sinclair

Melissa Turner & Courtney Sinclair are our Function Coordinators. Combined they have been working at Matilda Bay for over 17 years. They also have practical experience at running events. This experience as well as their loyalty and dedication to Matilda Bay means they are an important part of the Matilda Bay team.

Alex Kandie & Jasper Wolleswinkel

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 is supported by his Function Supervisor, Jasper and together with their team they continue to provide excellent service and maintain the wonderful reputation built over the years.

Sophia Cowling

Sophia is our Receptionist and the customer’s first point of contact. Sophia maintains the busy reception area not only taking telephone and email enquiries but assisting the Restaurant Managers in the day to day running of the restaurant.