Tim Johnson is an award-winning hospitality operator, a four-time winner of the Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, and the visionary behind some of Queensland’s most iconic and culture-defining dining destinations. As the Director and Founder of Together Hospitality, Tim Johnson brings a unique blend of creative brand architecture, deep operational discipline, and commercial acumen to the forefront of the independent hospitality sector. Under his leadership, the group shapes multi-unit venue experiences bound by a singular passion: creating unforgettable environments built on flavour, fun, and genuine human connection.
Throughout his career, Tim Johnson has successfully launched, scaled, and managed multi-million-dollar portfolios across Australia. He is the creative force responsible for establishing powerhouse concepts such as the beloved Italian eatery and laneway bar Corbett & Claude, the high-energy modern Mexican brand Comuna Cantina, the sun-drenched Tetto Rooftop Bar, Mr Claude, and the Asian-fusion venue Mai Gai. Whether taking a brand from inception to a multi-site rollout or navigating strategic brand exits, Tim Johnson approaches venue development with a focus on long-term scalability and world-class guest delivery
This robust entrepreneurial track record is backed by nearly three decades of elite, hands-on enterprise experience. Long before building his own hospitality empire, Tim Johnson refined his corporate operational strategies and supply chain expertise alongside global industry heavyweights, including McDonald’s, YUM! Brands, Vapiano, and Grill’d. This unique institutional foundation allows him to challenge the hospitality status quo, successfully merging large-scale system efficiencies with boutique, consumer-loved hospitality experiences.
Today, Tim Johnson remains the strategic driving force behind the continued growth of Together Hospitality. Beyond his day-to-day corporate oversight, he is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of hospitality professionals, supporting future business owners, and collaborating with landlords, developers, and investors to redefine the contemporary dining landscape. For Tim Johnson, hospitality is far more than just a transaction—it is the ultimate art of bringing people together to share life’s magic moments.
