WE ARE KITCHEN DESIGNERS WITH HEART AND PURPOSE
How it all began
At Green Design Group, we know you need a kitchen that’s as eye-catching as it is practical and profitable. As down-to-earth designers with decades of hospitality experience, we can deliver you a kitchen that functions as brilliantly as it looks.
Australian hospitality veteran, Brigette Green founded Green Design Group in 2018, bringing her vision of creating exceptional commercial kitchens to life. With a 30-year career spanning every corner of the hospitality industry - including a significant focus on kitchen design and equipment - Brigette combined her extensive expertise with a passion for innovation to establish Green Design Group.
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Today, Green Design Group stands as a dynamic team of dedicated food and hospitality professionals, each contributing a wealth of industry experience. From bars and cafe to hotels and restaurants, our diverse backgrounds give us a deep understanding of what makes a commercial kitchen thrive, from operational efficient to design excellence.
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Proudly rooted in Australia, yet with a growing international presence, Green Design Group specializes in delivering impactful commercial kitchen designs across Australia, North America, and the Pacific Island. Our commitment to functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability ensures that each project reflects the unique needs of our clients, helping their business flourish from the inside out.
Your dream is our vision
At Green Design Group, your vision is at the heart of everything we do.
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We understand that every client has a unique dream for their space - one that balances creativity and ambition with the practical realities of budgets, timelines, and commercial priorities. Whether you're envisioning a sleek, modern kitchen or a high-capacity culinary hub, we are here to turn that vision into a functional, cost-effective reality.
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Our approach begins with listening. By understanding your specific goal, challenges, and operational needs, we create solutions designed to optimise both productivity and profitability. Our focus isn't just on building a kitchen - it's on delivering a space that empowers your team and elevates your business.
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​How do we achieve this? By seamlessly combining innovative equipment with thoughtful, ingenious design. Through cutting-edge technology and expert planning, we ensure that every detail is tailored to your needs, enabling you to achieve optimal efficiency and performance.
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Collaboration is at the core of our process. We work closely with you every step of the way, providing a consultancy experience that is personalized, strategic, and results-driven. At Green Design Group, we're not just designing spaces-we're building partnerships to bring your vision to life.
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Green for a reason
Green isn't just part of our name - it reflects our commitment to environmentally sustainable hospitality design that aligns with our client's environmental goals and expectations.
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At the heart of our approach to hospitality design is a deep understanding that no two projects are alike. Our team of experienced sustainable hospitality designers work collaboratively with clients to develop tailored practical solutions that reduce environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of performances and feasibility.
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Nowhere is this commitment more evident than in our expertise in Green Kitchens – commercial kitchens designed from the ground up to be energy-efficient, resource-conscious, and operationally seamless. We specialize in integrating sustainable practices and technologies into food service environments, ensuring that eco-responsibility becomes a natural part of everyday operations.
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Our recommendations are carefully selected to balance sustainability with operational efficiency and include:
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Alternate refrigeration gases that reduce greenhouse gases
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Chemical-free sanitation solutions for safer, eco-friendly cleaning
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Cold water wash systems that conserve energy and water
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Low-velocity exhaust systems for improved energy and water
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UV treatments for enhance hygiene with minimal resource use
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Advanced waste management strategies to minimize landfill contributions
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As experts in green kitchens and sustainable food service environment, we ensure that our environmentally responsible solutions integrate seamlessly into your daily operations while delivering measurable benefits. By choosing environmentally responsible technologies, you not only support a healthier planet but also gain long-term savings and efficiencies. Together, we create a design that meets your needs today while preparing for a sustainable future.
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Meet The Team
Brigette Green
Brigette is the Director and Founder of Green Design Group, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience within the hospitality industry. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional skill and versatility as a chef, sales manager, design consultant, and now as a company director. Her extensive background and multifaceted expertise have consistently enabled her to deliver outcomes of an exceptional standard across various roles and responsibilities. Brigette’s leadership and vision continue to drive Green Design Group's success and innovation in the industry.
Justin Harris
CFSP
Jo Phillips
Jo is our Project Design Manager, having an extensive and varied experience in the Food Industry her role has been key in the delivery of each project. Jo is committed to environmentally friendly design which sees the reduction of chemical use and demonstrates improved energy saving practices.
With a career spanning 44 years in the food service industry with extensive experience in food service design, contractor manufacturing, project estimating and equipment sales. Trevor adds a strong overall perspective to our team as our Project Design Consultant – Northern Region looking after QLD, Northern NSW, NT & Pacific Islands.
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Xavier Fernandez Mas
Trevor Campbell
Chris Slater
FCSI
Chris is a foodservice expert with 25+ years of experience across Asia Pacific, specializing in commercial kitchen design, equipment specification, and regional business development.
He delivers efficient, code-compliant kitchen solutions across hospitality, healthcare, and education. Chris has led projects from concept to completion and driven market growth across Southeast Asia, ANZ, and East Asia.
With global consulting experience and credentials in facility design (FCSI, UK/EU), he combines technical precision with practical, client-focused results.
Adrianna Nalej
CFSP
Justin is the Project and Administration Manager for Green Design Group. He has extensive experience in project management, facilities management, security management, planning, master planning, and property auditing. This diverse background allows him to oversee complex projects and administrative tasks effectively, ensuring the success of Green Design Group's initiatives.
Xavi is our BIM Manager and Lead Architect! Since graduating from Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura del Valles and receiving his Masters in Architecture from UPC (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya), with a Master’s in BIM Management.
Adrianna has over a decade of facilities management experience in coordinating multi-site institutions. Her healthcare background as a document controller adds attention to detail and regulatory compliance expertise, enhancing her ability to manage communications and processes for her team effectively.