TEAM
EXECUTIVE CHEF, PAUL FARAG
Paul Farag, Executive Chef at NOUR restaurant in Surry Hills has a reputation for exciting, cutting edge food with a unique focus on his Egyptian heritage. Farag is breaking the mould of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine by constantly exploring the history of Levantine cooking, educating himself on old traditions that he takes and redefines in a modern and exciting way. A strong focus on sharing with friends and family as per the Middle Eastern tradition, NOUR’s menu takes classic dishes and elevates them to new heights.
HEAD CHEF, GIANLUCA LONATI
Head Chef Gianluca Lonati hails from Milan, Italy but has called Sydney home for the last eight years. With a breadth of work experience in fine dining restaurants to more casual dining, his knowledge around food is second to none. Having worked in Europe and Australia, Luca enjoys bringing his Italian heritage and style of cooking into play. His favourite dish on the menu is the snapper as it showcases the amazing seafood we have in Australia. A dish that is paired beautifully with the Middle Eastern flavour of caramelised tahini.
GENERAL MANAGER, FLORIAN MUELLER
Florian is originally from Germany and has been in the hospitality industry since 2003, starting his career working in luxury hotels. Since moving to Australia in 2010, he has worked for a variety of modern fine dining restaurants across a range of cuisines including French and Japanese. With a passion for wine, Florian has completed his WSET 2 and prides himself on his focus on friendly and personal customer service.
JOIN THE NOUR FAMILY
Join our team at NOUR and unlock the boundless potential of your career. We cultivate an environment that nurtures creativity and professional growth, forging strong connections with each team member to ensure their individual success. As ESCA is quickly expanding, numerous opportunities abound and we consistently prioritise internal talent. Explore the opportunities available at ESCA and apply today.