Joanna Amanatidis
Head of Culinary & Dining Experience
Joanna Amanatidis is a passionate hospitality professional with more than 30 years of experience across Australia’s culinary, tourism, and catering industries. Beginning her apprenticeship in Melbourne over three decades ago, Joanna has built a diverse and respected career working throughout the Kimberley region of Western Australia, the Margaret River Wine Region, Daylesford in regional Victoria, and Tasmania.
For 15 years, Joanna successfully owned and operated her own corporate catering company, delivering high-quality catering services across government, education, and private sector contracts. Her career has always been driven by a passion for food, people, and creating memorable hospitality experiences.
Joanna later relocated to Tasmania, where she joined the renowned Pumphouse Point at Lake St Clair under the leadership of Simon Currant, continuing to contribute her expertise to Tasmania’s celebrated hospitality and tourism sector. During a period of semi-retirement while living on her farm, she also worked with Tourism Tasmania promoting Tasmanian produce and volunteered with a local Indigenous organisation.
Throughout her career, Joanna has remained deeply committed to mentoring and supporting hospitality professionals. She is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures where chefs and hospitality staff feel valued, inspired, and proud of their work.
Joanna believes hospitality offers endless opportunities and is dedicated to helping others build rewarding and meaningful careers within the industry.
