Celebrity Chef Shane Delia starts building his team for signature restaurant as VenuesLive opens bookings for Functions and Events at Brisbane’s Thomas Dixon Centre

Celebrity chef Shane Delia has made a passionate callout for hospitality professionals to join his team at the new-look Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End – the site of his first signature restaurant in Queensland.

The Thomas Dixon Centre is being transformed into a vibrant destination for dining, functions and events . . . blending arts, culture and the best of Brisbane’s culinary scene.

Chef Delia – celebrated for his bold, globally inspired flavours and entrepreneurial spirit and the owner of acclaimed Melbourne restaurants Maha, Maha East, Maha North, and Jayda, as well as Biggie Smalls outlets in Melbourne and Perth – will launch a yet-to-be-named restaurant at the Centre in early 2025.

“This is a callout to all hospitality professionals in Brisbane. I need YOU to get behind me to create some of the most exciting Middle Eastern Food Brisbane has ever seen,” Shane said today.

“You may have heard, I am opening my first signature restaurant in Brisbane in collaboration with VenuesLive and the Queensland Ballet at the amazing Thomas Dixon Centre.

“If you are a passionate chef, waiter, sommelier, bar person or hospitality professional, and want to join me and my team in Brisbane, click the link and send me your resume and I can’t wait to meet you.”

Chef Delia’s new restaurant will feature an evolving menu inspired by global flavours, taking guests on an “unrestricted spice journey.”

Initially, Chef Delia and VenuesLive are interviewing for the following key roles:

VenuesLive today announced that the Thomas Dixon Centre, Home of Queensland Ballet, is NOW OPEN for function and event bookings.

“Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event or special celebration, we’re here to bring your vision to life at this iconic venue,” said VL’s Head of Brand & Experience, Paula Benmayor.

“With stunning views, luxurious decor and menus designed by celebrated chef Shane Delia, your event will be nothing short of spectacular.”

Get in touch today to start planning your event at Thomas Dixon Centre.