The friendly team at HGT have a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise in the hospitality industry. Our people are perfectly placed to guide you on your hospitality journey, with experience in front office management, housekeeping, food and beverage, conference and banqueting, hospitality financial control, and wine sales. Our industry consultants are fully qualified chefs.
Hospitality Expertise
Your future career is in safe hands with HGT. Our people have a passion for growing skills and nurturing talent, through our hospitality partnerships in Perth and regional WA.
Our consulting staff are respected hospitality professionals, having worked in all sectors of the industry. Their extensive industry experiences have been gained locally, interstate and overseas; in Dubai, China, Germany, South Africa and the UK. Our consultants understand the importance of maintaining good working relationships between hospitality business owners, managers, their staff and their guests.
All these key ingredients gives HGT an unparalleled knowledge of the local working environment and the particular requirements of Perth hospitality needs.
The friendly team at HGT have a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise in the hospitality industry. Our people are perfectly placed to guide you on your hospitality journey, with experience in front office management, housekeeping, food and beverage, conference and banqueting, hospitality financial control, and wine sales. Our industry consultants are fully qualified chefs.
Hospitality Expertise
Your future career is in safe hands with HGT. The staff at HGT bring a wealth of knowledge and true expertise in the hospitality industry. Our people have a passion for growing skills and nurturing talent, through our hospitality partnerships in Perth and regional WA.
Our consulting staff are respected hospitality professionals, having worked in all sectors of the industry. Their extensive industry experiences have been gained locally, interstate and overseas; in Dubai, China, Germany, South Africa and the UK. Our consultants understand the importance of maintaining good working relationships between hospitality business owners, managers, their staff and their guests.
All these key ingredients gives HGT an unparalleled knowledge of the local working environment and the particular requirements of Perth hospitality needs.
The friendly team at HGT have a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise in the hospitality industry. Our people are perfectly placed to guide you on your hospitality journey, with experience in front office management, housekeeping, food and beverage, conference and banqueting, hospitality financial control, and wine sales. Our industry consultants are fully qualified chefs.
Hospitality Expertise
Your future career is in safe hands with HGT. The staff at HGT bring a wealth of knowledge and true expertise in the hospitality industry. Our people have a passion for growing skills and nurturing talent, through our hospitality partnerships in Perth and regional WA.
Our consulting staff are respected hospitality professionals, having worked in all sectors of the industry. Their extensive industry experiences have been gained locally, interstate and overseas; in Dubai, China, Germany, South Africa and the UK. Our consultants understand the importance of maintaining good working relationships between hospitality business owners, managers, their staff and their guests.
All these key ingredients gives HGT an unparalleled knowledge of the local working environment and the particular requirements of Perth hospitality needs.
Mark Sainsbury, General Manager
Mark Sainsbury is a seasoned Executive Chef and hospitality leader with a global career that began in the UK. He has opened and led renowned hotels and restaurants across the UK, Australia, Asia, and the Pacific, most recently serving as Complex Executive Chef at Sheraton Beach & Golf Resort in Fiji. Mark combines deep operational expertise with a strong passion for training and mentoring the next generation of chefs, promoting hospitality as a rewarding career.
Sarah Baker, Training Consultant (Part Time)
Sarah began in the hospitality industry working on a 1930s Tourist Train in Northern NSW. Whilst studying Arts and Education, Sarah worked in various hospitality venues, from Café Bistros through to 5 Star hotels. After completing her degrees, Sarah travelled throughout Australia, taking hospitality jobs on the Gold Coast, in the Whitsundays, and then relocated to Perth.
After teaching in Perth, the working travels began again with Front of House positions in Canada, then on to Scotland. On returning to Perth, Sarah moved into the world of VET, combining a love of education with hospitality. Sarah joined Hospitality Group Training in 2019 and has delivered training to trainees across Perth, along with her key role in auspicing training with schools.
Lydia Taylor, Training & Business Development Manager (Full Time))
Lydia completed a BSc Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management at Middlesex University in London. She was brought up in an English Village Pub since the age of 9 so hospitality was always in the family. She completed a Post Graduate Management Course with the group “Marston Hotels” where she got to work in a variety of hotels all over England gaining valuable experience.
In 2003, Lydia relocated to Australia and commenced her position as Functions Manager at Matilda Bay Restaurant.
2005 saw Lydia’s love for training and helping others develop into a job role as a Training Consultant with HGT. Then after starting a family, Lydia moved into the accounts department working part time oversighting payroll, accounts and training administration.
Toward the end of 2025, Lydia transitioned into a full-time role as Training & Business Development Manager. She is deeply passionate about driving the ongoing growth of HGT, with a strong focus on apprenticeships and training.
Mila Demina, Industry/Training Consultant (Part Time)
Mila came to Australia from Eastern Europe as a skilled independent migrant with scientific and engineering background in 2010. As a person who always liked cooking and private catering, she got her first kitchen job in one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Perth. Mila worked her way up from cook to sous chef then on to head chef whilst she completed her Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery and a Diploma of Hospitality Management. In 2015 Mila started her own catering business and worked as a trainer and assessor in an international student college.
Mila joined HGT in 2021 and enjoys working within Vocational Education and Training.
Lydia Taylor, Accounts/Payroll (Part Time) – Lydia completed a BSc Degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management at Middlesex University in London. She was brought up in an English Village Pub since the age of 9 so hospitality was always in the family. She completed a Post Graduate Management Course with the group “Marston Hotels” where she got to work in a variety of hotels all over England gaining valuable experience.
In 2003, Lydia relocated to Australia and commenced her position as Functions Manager at Matilda Bay Restaurant.
2005 saw Lydia’s love for training and helping others develop into a job role as a Training Consultant with HGT. Then after starting a family, Lydia moved into the accounts department working part time oversighting payroll, accounts and training administration.
Craig Brotherson, Accountant (Part Time) – Craig joined HGT in 2019 and as a qualified accountant is a Fellow member of CPA Australia, being elevated to Fellow status in 1998. He has Bachelor of Business Degree (Accounting) and a Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing).
Craig has had extensive experience in the corporate world, an array of businesses in manufacturing, training industry and general consulting in business development, financial management and improvement.
Sarah Baker, Training Consultant (Part Time) – Sarah began in the hospitality industry working on a 1930s Tourist Train in Northern NSW. Whilst studying Arts and Education, Sarah worked in various hospitality venues, from Café Bistros through to 5 Star hotels. After completing her degrees, Sarah travelled throughout Australia, taking hospitality jobs on the Gold Coast, in the Whitsundays, and then relocated to Perth.
After teaching in Perth, the working travels began again with Front of House positions in Canada, then on to Scotland. On returning to Perth, Sarah moved into the world of VET, combining a love of education with hospitality. Sarah joined Hospitality Group Training in 2019 and has delivered training to trainees across Perth, along with her key role in auspicing training with schools.
Craig Brotherson, Accountant (Part Time) – Craig joined HGT in 2019 and as a qualified accountant is a Fellow member of CPA Australia, being elevated to Fellow status in 1998. He has Bachelor of Business Degree (Accounting) and a Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing).
Craig has had extensive experience in the corporate world, an array of businesses in manufacturing, training industry and general consulting in business development, financial management and improvement.
