Born and raised in Melbourne, Matt Lane began his hospitality career at a very early age cleaning out fried chicken vats at Ollies Trollies, Glenferrie Rd Malvern and working occasional shifts in family-owned pubs.

Matt held management positions in much-loved Melbourne cafes, clubs and restaurants and was managing consultant and opening co-ordinator for two successful restaurants and bars, from the early to mid to late 90’s.

In 1998 Matt relocated to Byron Bay, NSW and in 2000 transformed an old house into a highly successful café, wine bar and restaurant in Mullumbimby. After 8 years in Byron Shire Matt relocated to NYC as GM of a wildly successful Restaurant, Bar, Café and Taqueria.

Matt returned to Melbourne in 2009 and opened a Mexican Restaurant, Mamasita, followed by a second venture in 2016. Both of which are still running, and of which he is still a partner.

During the latter stages of COVID lockdowns, Matt took on a consultancy CEO role for 100 Burgers Group, which involved restructuring and conceptualising several venues within the group.

In 2021, Matt and his family relocated to Currumbin, Queensland.

Matt has consulted and managed for a variety of hospitality venues over his 30-year career and, as such has negotiated Landlord / Tenant requirements, Commercial Leases, Permits and Approvals.

With a lifetime dedicated to Hospitality and a keen eye for local and emerging trends, Matt is excited to assist others in both the growth of their current business, exit planning and assistance for those looking to find that niche business that meets all the criteria.