Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award: Georgia Limacher

Gimlet, Melbourne

Any child who volunteers to peel carrots in the family restaurant on Saturdays is destined for a career in hospitality. Georgia Limacher, who grew up in Wellington, nearly fizzes with enthusiasm when she talks about nailing a dinner service at Flinders Lane hot spot Gimlet or how she made one diner’s day with a thoughtful wine recommendation.

Moving to Melbourne in 2023 only fuelled her passion to deliver meaningful service and learn from the city’s best. In her two-plus years at Gimlet, she’s gone from section waiter to wine leader to sommelier.

“I truly believe that Georgia will become a role model that young aspiring service professionals will seek out,” says award judge Bronwyn Kabboord. “Her warmth and energy are contagious.”

Limacher’s dream is to run her own venue with a reputation for being a great place to work as well as to dine – no easy feat.