WA entrepreneurs behind US Aussie-themed restaurant chain “Bondi”

A new restaurant chain called “Bondi” will stage its US launch in July 2006 in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The Australian-owned parent company behind the concept plans to open a further six restaurants in southern California.

The company – Bondi Lifesaver USA LLC – is aiming for a truly Australian feel and would their staff to be 60% Australians. They are currently looking for Australian chefs, including an executive chef, and other hospitality professionals.

“Bondi” is the brainchild of Julian Heppenkausen (CEO), Michael Cameron (chief operating officer) and David Zampatti (chief concept officer).