OUR TEAM
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CAMPBELL MARKS – Head Chef
Born and trained in New Zealand; Campbell spent a number of years in the upmarket and vibrant centre of Wellington before moving to Australia. Campbell has a strong background in 5 star hotels where he trained under multicultural, award winning chefs. He has a particular passion for seafood and contemporary cooking which ensures Yellowfin Restaurant is in competent hands. |
ANDREW McELHONE – Owner
Originally from Sydney. Trained as an economist, he found his true calling when living in Byron Bay where he founded Oh Delhi Tandoori and Olivo restaurants. Andrew and his young family moved northward and founded Marine Restaurant in Kingscliff and finally arrived on the Gold Coast in 2003. Sage Cafe Restaurant was opened in 2004 and was an instant success with locals and tourists alike. When the premises next door to Sage Cafe became available; Andrew then founded Yellowfin Seafood Restaurant in 2006 followed by 1 two 3 Mediterranean Dining & Lounge Bar in 2008. A keen waterman with a passion for year-round daily swimming in the surf, it was always going to be a natural fit for Andrew to start up a seafood restaurant focussing on the freshest produce particularly fresh fish and local seafood |
JON BARRIE – Manager
Born in Cambridge, UK, this pommy transplant traded the cold and wet for the sunshine and waves of the Gold Coast.
Initially Jon started his career as a retail manager for the Waitrose and Asda supermarket chains in the UK and it was here that he recieved a solid foundation in customer service. Chasing a more exciting work environment he moved into real estate, working for Connells (the largest estate agency in the UK). After several years in that fast paced environment he decided to try his hand at business to business sales as an Area Sales Manager for Thomas International, supplying psychometric testing to companies across the South East of England.
Taking time out he travelled the world, settling in Broadbeach and joining us at Yellowfin. |
JUSTINE CLARKE – Functions and Marketing Manager
Starting her hospitality career at the Hyatt Hotel while still studying at University, Justine eventually transferred between 3 different Hyatt Hotel properties nationally; gaining valuable management experience in casual and fine dining restaurants, bars and nightclubs, room service and conference departments. Upon relocating to the Gold Coast, Justine was part of the management team of several high profile restaurants before joining the Sage restaurant group in 2004. With a strong background in customer service and events planning; Justine has had many years experience in co-ordinating functions of every type and gets genuine enjoyment from liaising with clients in the lead-up to their special events. |
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YELLOWFIN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
6/20 Queensland Ave.
Broadbeach Q 4218
Ph: 07 5504 5335
Fax: 07 5504 5336
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