This week I bring you another superb human being. I chatted to Grant Campbell, General Manager at the Nobu Hotel London Portman Square. We get through a lot as always including:- Having a hospitality family Being introduced to hard work Starting as a chef Pioneering free wifi Inspiring Leaders Moving into Lifestyle Sense of arrival… Read more
#090 – Hospitality Meets Amber Staynings – The Inspirational Leader
I love how some things work out, you read an article and then you are immediately captivated by someone’s story. I stumbled on today’s guest through a late night LinkedIn feed trawl. And boy, am I glad that I did. Inspiring from start to finish, I got some time with the inspirational and absolute force… Read more
#089 – Hospitality Meets Shane McHugh – The Restaurant Wine Buyer
What a delight I have for you this week as I delve into the world of wine with one of the best in the business, non other than Shane McHugh, Group Wine Buyer at the glorious Goodman Restaurants. Shane is very open with his time and his stories and we get through loads including:- Transport… Read more
#088 – Hospitality Meets Benjamin Drury – The Culture Guy
Ahhhhhh Culture. What is it? How do we achieve a good one? All this and more when we got some time with today’s guest, Benjamin Drury AKA the Culture Guy! As you might expect, there’s a lot of chat around culture but a whole lot more too including:- Receiving Parcels The Culture Guy The Inner… Read more
#087 – Hospitality Meets Ian Wynne-Smythe – The Cruise Line Veteran
I am so delighted to unleash this weeks chat to you all as I got some time with one of my early career mentors, Ian Wynne-Smythe or as I affectionately know him, Sir Winnifred of Smythe. Sir Winnifred is a veteran of the cruise world having forged a 30+ year career on board. We chat… Read more
#086 – Hospitality Meets Stephen Carter OBE – The Hospitality Legend
I love who I get introduced to as part of the Podcast. Todays guest represents that. I chat to Stephen Carter OBE, one of Scotland’s most legendary hoteliers. For someone whose career has spanned over 40 years, you can imagine we get through a lot including:- East Neuk Untrue reputations Scottish seafood Humble beginnings Picking… Read more