Telina Menzies
Australia Venue Co. / The Espy, Melbourne
Telina is an Executive Chef at Australian Venue Co., one of the country's leading hospitality groups. As an Executive Chef, Telina mentors and trains a talented team of chefs at more than 50 iconic pubs and bars across Victoria and regional New South Wales. Telina started their culinary journey in 1999 and in the last 25 years has developed and refined their skills as both a creative chef and as a compassionate leader. Telina continues to be an advocate for mental health, culture, and diversity within the industry and is determined to raise the bar and push boundaries when it comes to the food they cook, the kitchen they work in and the teams they are a part of.