Credentials
Matt Darcy
Having grown up in hospitality, Matt Darcy has accumulated a wealth of knowledge both within the family owned venues and independently. Matt has worked internationally, successfully managing hotels in New York and London and now holds over 20 years Hotel Management experience. As Operations Manager of family owned Anglers Tavern, Matt’s expertise and astute business acumen contributed heavily to its enormous success - and the Darcy Group’s strategic path for multiple future ventures.
Post refurbishment and re –opening of the Precinct Hotel, Matt has held the role of Operations Manager and has been responsible for structuring financial and operational streams, in order to establish a robust business. With Precinct Hotel now on the map as a highly successful and fully sustainable venue, Matt will focus his attention on the new venues in South Wharf.
Kim Darcy
Kim Darcy’s vast experience inside the family businesses has only been enhanced by the additional qualifications that she has gained in support of the hospitality industry. With an advanced Diploma in Tourism Management and an MA and MSc in Human Resources, Kim’s management skills and ability to keep abreast of legislative changes surrounding personnel has been an integral contribution to the string of successful venues the family has owned. After 3 years as Operations Manager for the family’s Roxby Downs hotel, Kim headed abroad to gain HR Management experience in Investment Banks in both New York and London; adding additional scope to her skill set. Now back in Australia, Kim is set to take on the role of managing HR, marketing, PR and events across all Darcy group venues.
Alysha Darcy
Growing up inside the hospitality industry with her family has ensured Alysha Darcy has extensive hands on operational experience in Hotel operations. With a true talent in business management and marketing, Alysha’s background extends to media advertising and sales for Channel 9 and ACP magazines. The parallel dynamics of the media and hospitality industries have ensured Alysha’s expertise has been complimented with broad business management, marketing and advertising experience. Alysha will continue in her role as Operations Manager of the Precinct Hotel and will work closely with brother Matt in ensuring the success of the new venues.
Janet Darcy
Janet Darcy’s dual role of mother and businesswoman has seen her raise the four Darcy children whilst working with David to drive the quality service and management inherent in their Venues. Janet is well known for adding an elegant touch to what would traditionally be known as the ‘publican’ environment, taking each venue under the Darcy reign to a stylish new level. With superb taste in furnishings and the ability to make any function a sophisticated yet comfortable affair, Janet’s innovative and astute business skills have enhanced the operational and general management of each and every venue.
With a passion for inspiring delectable menu’s and providing service excellence, Janet will continue to deliver creative event management at the Precinct Hotel; whilst providing her personal, stylish touch to both Melbourne Public and Motel.
Luke Darcy
With a distinguished career on the field, Luke Darcy is a nationally renowned sporting personality, an AFL All Australian Selector and Channel 7 AFL commentator. As a regular host of Triple M’s Hot Breakfast, with Eddie McGuire and Mick Molloy the team entertain thousands of listeners tuning in each morning to enjoy the diversity and warmth Luke brings to the show.
Although sidelined to the operational management of hospitality, Luke is heavily involved in the planning and marketing strategy of the Darcy Group venues.
David Darcy
After a highly successful VFL football and media career in Victoria and South Australia, David Darcy followed a long held dream, by undertaking the challenging role of owner operator at the Fountain Inn Hotel in Adelaide. It was a perfect ‘second half’ for David and was to be the first of many successful hospitality ventures.
Ensuring friendly patronage and unparallel hospitality, David and family quickly became known for running warm, high quality establishments and in the following years, a string of hotels were successfully resurrected across SA and Victoria.
Knowing the importance of a great menu and with a long term vision in sight, in 1998 David pursued a talented young chef Pat Ortuso to join his family and run his kitchen. Inevitably, the Darcy children have become as passionate about hospitality as their parents, marking the beginning of a family legacy - and the formation of a multi-venue model and The Darcy Group.
As CFO of the Darcy Group, David Darcy is now a family board member, overseeing the General and Financial Management of the Precinct Hotel and the two new venues, Melbourne Public and Motel.
