Principle of Hospitality

Episode 5 - Ze'ev MeltzerThis podcast was absolute fire with lots of laughter and fun!Ze'ev is a beer owner in his mid 20's who in the last 1.5 years has carved a named for himself in the Melbourne beer scene with his brand Collins Street Brewing. His signature beer Once Bitter has made waves in the Melbourne beer scene being in many different high profile bars and clubs. We talk about brand building, the importance of marketing, maintaining a quality product and how he balances his life in between

Episode 4 - Andrew LorenzoIt was so great to catch up with a great friend Andrew Lorenzo. He has had a great experience in hospitality in the last 15 years.We talked about his time spent in America with brands like Macaroni Grill, TGIF, and Panera Bread as well as how he balanced his love of acting and the performing arts with his career in hospitality.Andrew also talked about his new venture in 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken which will open up in Australia in the next few months.

Episode 3 - Greg HuggettIt was a pleasure to go back to where it all began for me with Episode 3. Greg Huggett gave me my first job as a baker's assistant back in 1997.Greg has had an amazing career spanning over 40 years in hospitality. Half of that was spent largely with Hilton Hotels in many venues worldwide, and half as a multi-site franchisee with Bakers Delight in South Australia. He has worked with some of the best chefs and food personalities in the world.It was great to chat with him about

Episode 2 - Kim TooveyIt was so fulfilling and exciting to have a great chat with one of my best friends Kim Toovey.Kim has had over 20 years experience in hospitality and to hear his journey in his early years at McDonalds, starting his own business with Wok Me and moving onto even bigger experiences with Grill'd and Doughnut Time, it was humbling and humbling to hear his story. Even from someone who knows him as well as me.

Episode 1 - Alan BorgesThis is a great first episode with my good friend Alan Borges. He has a great history in developing people in Hungry Jacks, Grill'd and Zambreo's. He now has his own coaching business on the side and is helping people transform their lives. It was great to hear his theory on life in this episode