[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”1px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”auto” custom_margin=”|auto|37px|auto||” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BL-852-scaled.webp” alt=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David with Bride and Groom” title_text=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David with Bride and Groom” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
David has a wealth of experience in the events and hospitality industry, and has been a leader within the business for more than 10 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>His attention to detail, knowledge of the industry and ability to keep cool under pressure make David an invaluable part of the Bramleigh Estate team.<\/p>\n We sat down on the deck at Bramleigh Estate to chat to David about his long history with the business and the favourite parts of his role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”22px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As General Manager I have many roles at Bramleigh Estate. My background has always been in hospitality, predominantly restaurants. I look after the operational side of things whilst working along everyone in other sectors to ensure we reach our common goal: our clients dream wedding day! This makes my work exciting and dynamic from running events to showing potential clients our venue, budgets, ordering and everything in between.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I first started with the company in 2014. At the time there were 4 venues in our portfolio, Bramleigh Receptions, Riverstone Estate, Vines of the Yarra Valley and Linley Estate. I took a break around the covid period and am very happy to be back at Bramleigh Estate since 2023.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Weddings are such an exciting time in peoples lives. Being able to help our couples on their journey from the initial planning stages, helping them realise the picture in their minds of what the big day would look like, and making sure their guests have a wonderful time helping them celebrate. I love being across all areas of the business and seeing the joy on the faces of friends and family.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So many weddings and so many great memories! It really is hard to pick. There once was a time a groom was so nervous to make a speech in front of lots of people, so I was giving him a few tips on what to say, then he nailed the speech! Then there was another wedding there the couple were Chinese lion dancers and performed for their guests at their own wedding! We did also have one couple that were fans of the American sitcom \u201cBrooklyn 99\u201d. The whole theme was \u201cBrooklyn 99\u201d. I didn\u2019t know the show at the time and was a bit confused but they went all out, from table numbers, ballons, place cards, drink coasters and so much more! <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a difficult one. Chef does such a great job! I have been lucky enough to have worked in many restaurants both here and abroad and tasted lots of yummy food. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3931.webp” alt=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David ABIA awards” title_text=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David ABIA awards” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_3856.webp” alt=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David floral workshop” title_text=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David floral workshop” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_1610.webp” alt=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David with team for team building activity” title_text=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David with team for team building activity” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-47px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”3px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_4502-scaled.webp” alt=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David and family” title_text=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David and family” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bramleighestate.com.au\/legacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/065d8d79-9959-490f-a565-c20e6c30d3eb.webp” alt=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David and Family” title_text=”Bramleigh Estate General Manager David and Family” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I have previously been in Food & Beverage Manager roles for Boutique Hotels with corporate event spaces, and held Assistant Food & Beverage Manger positions with restaurant groups here in Melbourne. I\u2019ve also spent time as a Restaurant Manager of a fine dining Restaurant on a marina as well as managing a Champagne and Oyster Bar.<\/p>\n Traveling the world, I worked in bars and restaurants. I\u00a0managed a caf\u00e9 that served breakfast and lunch, and worked in\u00a0a restaurant in the evenings. This certainly led me to some interesting experiences! On returning home I completed my hospitality degree on the tropical Hamilton Island where I met my life partner.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spending time with my family, I love the water so by the beach would be nice. Steak on the BBQ with a good salad and perhaps some backyard cricket with my 3 sons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After discovering Brooklyn 99 and watching every episode, it would definitely be up there along with Seinfeld!<\/p>\n My favourite movie would be Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. I saw it in the cinema when I was young. I loved the adventure and it probably inspired me to travel so much.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nTell us about your role, what do you do at Bramleigh Estate?<\/h3>\n
How long have you worked for the company?<\/h3>\n
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What do you enjoy most about your role?<\/h3>\n
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Do you have a memorable moment from a wedding that\u2019s really stuck with you?<\/h3>\n
We see so many different weddings, our service is tight and efficient but every wedding is different and memorable.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s your favourite item on our current menu and why?<\/h3>\n
For an entr\u00e9e I would choose the Gin and Lime Cured Tiger Prawns, such a well-balanced dish. Followed closely by the Lamb Noisette with Sage Butter and Orzo Pasta. Main Course would either be the Charred Beef Cheek with Gremolata or the Lemon Thyme Marinated Chicken with Oyster Mushroom and Pinot Noir Jus. <\/p>\nWhat are some other roles you\u2019ve had in the events industry prior to working at the Estate?<\/h3>\n
Describe your dream day off?<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s your favourite movie and TV show?<\/h3>\n
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Find out more<\/h3>\n