01/11/2026
In Loving Memory of Mal
Every restaurant has a heartbeat, and for us, that was Mal.
He was our GM in Gardens’s, but anyone who worked alongside him knows that title never came close to describing what he meant to us.
He noticed when someone was having a hard day, and somehow always knew the right thing to say to them.
He had the kindest heart, he led with kindness, not authority, and that is so rare in a restaurant manager!
Mal had a gift for making people feel seen, whether it was a guest celebrating a special night or a new team member nervous on their first shift.
He treated a dishwasher and a VIP table with the same warmth.
But for all the love he poured into this place, his greatest pride was always his family.
He spoke about his Bean his wife, and his two boys, with a light in his eyes that none of us will forget.
To his family: please know that the man you loved at home is the same man we loved here.
His goodness was real, and it reached further than you may ever know.
We will carry you with us, Mal. ❤️
Thank you for everything.
We are extremely grateful to have known you and that you got to ride you motorbike for the last few days before your operation 🙌
With all our love,
The Fat Cactus family ❤️🌵
