Meet the team
Magic behind Marmont
Mark Tagnipez - Chef
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mark brings his Chicano influence to Crown’s Riverwalk as Head Chef of Marmont. Mark’s culinary roots pay homage to his Filipino descent, featuring flavours learnt through his mother’s cooking. A former Head Chef at Fonda, Supernormal and Grant Smillie’s L.A hot spot E.P & L.P, Mark brings his passion for seasonal produce and flavours from his heritage to create a deliciously crafted dining experience reflective of his personal story.
Nic Coulter – General Manager
Nic is a highly respected hospitality operator and the co-founder of Commune Group, a leading Melbourne-based hospitality group known for creating a series of successful and beloved venues, including Hanoi Hannah, Tokyo Tina, Studio Amaro and Firebird. Bringing over a decade of knowledge in managing high performing teams and delivering exceptional experiences, as well as a long-time friend of Grant Smillie, Nic plays a crucial part in shaping Marmont as a leading destination in Melbourne.
Marcus Lubiato - Bar Manager
Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Marcus Lubiato brings 10 years of mixology experience to Marmont. A career that continues to flourish, having been the cocktail magician at Melbourne’s standout cocktail bar Galah where he introduced native ingredients and garnered accolades for his craft, and more recently Studio Amaro. As part of the Commune Group, Marcus headed up the beverage program, showcasing his passion Australian brands and flavours, leaning on foreign markets to capture flavours that can’t be produced here.
Lorenzo Valdinoci – Assistant General Manager
A lover of all things food and beverage, Lorenzo Valdinoci of Rome, joins Marmont as Assistant General Manager. Holding prestigious certification in hospitality and extensive experience in managing venues like The Prince of Wales (2018 – 2024), Lorenzo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is key to Marmont’s success, creating exceptional experiences for guests and the team.
