After 26 years at the helm, Jan McKenzie is stepping down from Cafe Sydney — the iconic Circular Quay restaurant she revived in 2002 and turned into a bustling, beloved institution. Her legacy includes unwavering consistency, a menu spotlighting Australian produce, and meticulous care for every detail — even the timber floors. She’s handing over to Jeremy Courmadias, a seasoned operator with credits at Otto, Bennelong, and Quay, who recently returned from launching a London venue for Dante. McKenzie, who balanced running the restaurant while raising a family (including starting pregnant), plans a break before exploring new horizons. Though challenges for women in hospitality remain, she’s proud of what she built — including an unsolved 20-year-old art theft from the bathrooms.
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