Liam and Jan Tomlin opened Chefs Warehouse and Cookery School in Cape Town in 2010, he had no idea that he would ultimately open another restaurant, let alone 10. Since then, his vision and ability to make good partnerships has led to restaurants in stunning physical settings – from ocean to winelands. He has influenced and mentored numerous young chefs, and as the Chefs Warehouse group has grown, he has let them shine. By creating positions for proven talent, like Ivor Jones and David Schneider, who have come on board as partners, he is now in a more managerial directive role.