Star Entertainment Group has announced Dustin Osuch as its first General Manager Food & Beverage and Events at The Star Brisbane, set to open in early 2024 as part of the company’s AU$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development.
Osuch, whose 30-plus years of experience include roles as an executive at Mansions at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and more recently as Senior Manager, F&B Capital Projects at The Star Gold Coast, will oversee more than 50 bars and restaurants within the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct as well as The Star Brisbane’s Event Centre, anchored by Brisbane’s largest hotel ballroom with capacity to cater for up to 2,000 guests.
“This is a rare opportunity and a real privilege to be part of a wonderful team preparing to open this iconic property,” Osuch said.
“There are not many integrated resorts in Australia, in fact not many of this calibre in the world, so it’s a unique time to be working in hospitality in Brisbane.”
On The Star Brisbane’s offerings, Osuch explained, “There will be an exciting array of restaurants and bars that will offer something for everyone; Italian, Japanese, a-la carte, premium dining, coffee pop ups, live music venues, cocktail bars, all day dining and of course Sky Deck, which will be in demand with a signature restaurant, hero bar and casual dining outlets all served up with a view.
“We will also have a focus on the best of Queensland, supporting local producers and businesses and the amazing food and wine we have in the state.
“I think this city is already well on its way to becoming the foodie capital of Australia, so when people think about travelling to Brisbane the dining scene will be top of mind, injecting traffic into local restaurants, creating true collaborations and providing tonnes of opportunities for the city’s restaurant community.”
Due to open in April, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is 50% owned by Star and 25% each by Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook and Far East Consortium.