Meet the Chef

Meet The Butler’s Head Chef, Amber Doig

Amber brings creativity to our contemporary Mexican influenced menu, highlighting premium seafood.

Read more about The Butler’s incredible Head Chef and her culinary journey.

Formative Years and Training
Amber has a strong and interesting culinary background. Moving from Christchurch to Sydney when she was 17 to pursue her dream of becoming a Chef, early experience was gained working under one of Australia’s most respected young restaurateurs and chefs, James Viles. Amber was then mentored by Vanessa Martin, who opened the Chefs Hatted Il Piave Restaurant in Balmain at the astonishingly young age of 24.

Exploring Mexican Techniques
In 2015 Doig decided to follow her lifelong dream of working in New York City, and to learn Mexican/Ibero-American cuisine. She reached out to the Empellón Restaurant group, to train under Chef and co-owner Alex Stupak. She worked across his various restaurants and projects, learning invaluable cooking skills and gaining life changing experience. Amber brings all of this with her to The Butler, adapting the menu and adding her creative flair with Mexican touches.

Industry Collaborations and Mentorship
Amber has established herself as a respected collaborator who nurtures relationships with many reputable catchers and growers. Her network includes prestigious producers such as Humpty Doo Barramundi, Westholme Wagyu, Ōra King Salmon, and Kāi Ora Mānuka Honey. In recognition of her expertise and advocacy for quality ingredients, she was named an Ōra King Ambassador Chef in 2023.

Amber’s impact reaches beyond restaurants. As an Expat Guest Chef at Australia/New Zealand trade events, she has served dignitaries including Prime Ministers. She regularly mentors at the Institute of Culinary Excellence in Brisbane during their seafood events and appears as a Guest Chef at Sydney Fish Market showcases, including the 2024 Tasmanian and 2023 Sydney events.

From her early training to international experience and role as an industry ambassador, Amber continues growing as a chef while mentoring the next generation of culinary talent.