Matt Merrin
With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Matt brings a wealth of culinary knowledge and expertise, having honed his craft in award-winning restaurants across Perth, Melbourne and Townsville..
Matt has earned a strong reputation throughout the region for his passion for exceptional produce and seasonal cuisine. Celebrating the finest ingredients from Townsville’s surrounding region and across Australia, his approach brings together quality, seasonality and creativity to deliver a distinctive dining experience that showcases the very best of local and Australian produce.
Ty Samuel
Born in South Africa and making Australia home in 2009, Ty brings over 15 years of hospitality experience and is recognised as one of Townsville’s exciting culinary talents.
Passionate about nurturing the next generation of chefs, Ty takes pride in mentoring apprentices, building meaningful relationships with local producers and showcasing the exceptional ingredients of the region. His approach celebrates seasonality, provenance and creativity, bringing together local flavours and contemporary techniques to create distinctive dining experiences that are uniquely Bridgewater.