Since 1972, Esplanade Restaurants has been a cornerstone of exceptional hospitality. We create inviting spaces where people from all walks of life come together. At Esplanade Restaurants, proper hospitality is more than a tradition — it's an experience that creates lasting memories.
Perfecting the Art of Gathering
Hospitality Driven - Providing Spaces for people to gather.
What We Believe
- Hospitality Driven
- Hospitality is all about the way we make people feel.
- Empathy
- At the heart of exceptional service lies the ability to create authentic connections with our guests.
- Team Player
- Teamwork is our cornerstone. It's "we" over "me".
- Work Ethic
- At our core, we believe in Kaizen – the pursuit of daily, constant improvement.
Our team
We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
Graham Hnatiw
CEO
GEMBA, BA, 20+ years experience operating bars and restaurants on The Esplanade
Dan Hnatiw
COO
EMBA, BA, 15+ years experience operating bars and restaurants on The Esplanade
Emma Malfara
Financial Controller
CPA, BBA, 8+ years experience at PwC, broad multi sector experience
Cameron Gibbs
Director of Operations
Operations guru, problem solver, hospitality obsessed, 5+ years on The Esplanade
Sam Uddin
Director of Sales
MSc Finance, GEMBA, Strong background in business and management