Executive Chef - LK Hospitality

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Born on the west coast of Scotland, Stephen Nairn's skills were honed in some of Glasgow and Edinburgh's most rigid and exacting kitchens. His hard work, perseverance and diligence paid off. After seven years in Scotland, Stephen was selected for a scholarship in New York, where he joined the award-winning team at Daniel Humm's world-renowned 3 Michelin starred, Eleven Madison Park. 

The desire to continue travelling and the constant whispers of Melbourne's exciting dining scene led him to Australia. The freedom, diversity and energy of Australia's culinary landscape had him hooked, and the country has since become home. 

In his three years at Vue de Monde, Stephen rose from sous chef to executive chef, running one of Australia's most demanding kitchens. Then followed two years as head chef at Estelle by Scott Pickett, which took him through to the opening of Matilda 159 domain. 

During this period, Stephen's desire to explore his own creative identity grew. In late 2018 Stephen joined Lk hospitality as Executive Chef, overseeing the food and beverage concepts for the new luxury residential precinct Capitol Grand in South Yarra. Stephen is responsible for the menu creation and logistics for Omnia Bistro & Bar and the group's various restaurant concepts that will open throughout 2021.

Omnia celebrates European favourites, classical dishes created with Australian energy.