Meet our Head Chef, Saul
Saul inherited his love of food growing up with his family, who were well involved in the South-west Victorian foodie scene. His professional career began with apprenticeships in Brisbane’s Italian influenced Romeo’s restaurant, Greek DaGapos and The Breakfast Creek Wharf, where he met and worked with his future wife.
Together they returned to his hometown in Victoria in 2002, where Saul worked within the fine dining scene for some years and opened his own Restaurant Proudfoots on the River in Warrnambool. Using fresh local produce to create well-cooked dishes that everyone can enjoy, Proudfoots quickly became a popular destination for foodies within the south-west.
Late 2015 saw Saul return to the Sunshine State to join family in Hervey Bay. With seafood being a particular favourite for him to work with, the produce locally sourced in Hervey Bay and surrounds has drawn fresh inspiration and passion to his menus.
Saul has enjoyed creating a fresh new style in the Fraser Coast for the last 6 years and was the executive chef of The Vinyard up until it's closure in 2020. Now opening his own restaurant Banksia Seafood and Grill Saul's style will continue to be constantly evolving to highlight local seasonal ingredients in popular share-style dishes matched to exceptional wines, a complete experience.
