Our People

Meet the Team

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At Hunter & Barrel, a great dining experience is never an accident. It is the result of passion, precision, and a shared dedication across every kitchen and floor team.

From the artisans managing our barrel-aging program to the chefs controlling the open flames and the hospitality teams welcoming you at the door, our people are the heart of everything we do.

How We Work

The Hunter & Barrel Service Experience

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Craftsmanship Over Quickness

Our team takes the slow path to flavour. Whether it is ageing house spirits for weeks in oak barrels or slow-roasting premium cuts over charcoal, our culinary and bar teams respect time and technique.

Hospitality Built on Connection

We believe dining out should feel grounded and authentic. Our front-of-house teams focus on warm, attentive service that turns first-time visitors into familiar regulars.

The Spirit of the Feast

Food brings people together. Our menus are designed around shared feasting: bringing tables to life with generous platters, bold coal-roasted flavours, and curated drink pairings.

In the Kitchen

Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Precision

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Our Head Chefs and Restaurant Managers bring decades of combined experience, led in the kitchen by Head Chef Thomas Brimble. His 20 years span Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe and the fire-driven kitchens of Hong Kong and Bali, and he cooks by a simple rule: honour the produce, master the flame. Working with trusted suppliers like Portoro, our teams treat every cut with precision, balancing heat, smoke and seasoning so the natural flavours shine, and carry that same care into the dining room.

Across Every Venue

Meet Our Venue Leaders

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Our Restaurant Managers and Head Chefs tailor the Hunter & Barrel experience to the unique character of their local communities.

Adelaide

Art Deco Charm and Shared Feasts
Bimal
Bimal Jirel

Restaurant Manager

Prakash Rawal
Prakash Rawal

Head Chef

"The best part is seeing a table genuinely enjoying themselves: great food in the middle, plenty of conversation and everyone getting stuck in. That's the kind of experience I want to create at Hunter & Barrel Adelaide."
Bimal Jirel, Restaurant Manager

Canberra

Industrial Style and Fire-Grilled Meats
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Ba Tung Le

Restaurant Manager

Pratik Puri
Pratik Puri

Head Chef

"That's what makes Hunter & Barrel Canberra special: great food, creative drinks, warm service and an atmosphere that encourages you to settle in, share a feast and enjoy the experience."
Ba Tung Le, Restaurant Manager

Parramatta

Authentic Service and Casual Sophistication
Windy Lee
Windy Lee

Restaurant Manager

Shashank Shirke
Sushank Dhungana

Head Chef

"We want our guests to feel more like friends than customers. We get to know our regulars, remember the little things and create an environment where people feel comfortable coming back."
Windy Lee, Restaurant Manager

Raine Square, Perth

Lively Energy and Modern Dining
Nic Baldwin
Nic Baldwin

Restaurant Manager

Joseph Nosce
Joseph Nosce

Head Chef

"With large glass windows and doors, plenty of natural light and our signature stag watching over the bar, you can see the energy of the restaurant from the street. It's bright, lively and welcoming."
Nic Baldwin, Restaurant Manager

Eastland

Modern Lodge Vibes and Family Celebrations
Shashank Shirke
Shashank Shirke

Restaurant Manager

Amit Kandel
Amit Kandel

Head Chef

"It's about more than simply sitting down for a meal; it's about sharing great food and enjoying the experience together."
Shashank Shirke, Restaurant Manager

Experience the Craft Firsthand

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Join us for fire-grilled meats, handcrafted barrel-aged drinks, and genuine hospitality.

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