Isaac Gorton is a professional hospitality leader who has experienced staffing challenges from both sides of the pass. During his career as an Executive Chef in high-volume kitchens, he learned first-hand the pressures of attracting, training, and retaining skilled teams in a competitive market. Now, as an Executive Hospitality Recruitment Specialist and Agency Manager at Frontline Hospitality Queensland, Isaac uses his operational insight and expertise to help businesses build resilient, high-performing teams without overextending their budgets.

Passionate about improving workplace culture, Isaac is also a proud ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project, a global not-for-profit dedicated to ending the stigma around mental health in hospitality. Through his advocacy, he promotes open conversations, healthier work environments, and genuine support systems for industry professionals and businesses.

Isaac is known for his people-first approach and combines hands-on industry experience with recruitment expertise to help operators attract, retain, and inspire teams, while protecting the mental health and well-being of both staff and leaders. Isaac is privileged to be an ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project with a clear focus on saving lives and giving much-needed support to hospitality professionals in the industry. Isaac has been recognised nationally for his leadership and individual results at Frontline Recruitment Group, and he has also led his agency to win Agency of the Year 2024 and has taken out several individual awards. Isaac is inspired by collaboration and builds solid partnerships to ensure hospitality professionals and businesses thrive in the hospitality industry.