“Hospitality isn’t just a means to an end, and when you’re in it for the right reasons, everyone benefits – with your customers being the most important.” Pauric Kennedy from Barangaroo House on his love of hospo
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“Australian hospitality has brought me so much joy, fulfillment and friendship. I am proud to launch Australian Cocktail Month and provide assistance to the industry as they rebuild following the pandemic” – Penny Sippe
“Unfortunately we were unable to reach an agreement with the landlord on rent so we have decided to move the venue to a new location in 2021. Kings Kross is not what it once was. The lockout hurt our business massively, but thanks to our many loyal customers and cocktail fans we managed to survive.” – Sven Almenning, Speakeasy Group Director
“If you want to move into management set yourself a goal, be yourself and don’t let the role change the character in who you are.” – Tua Fatongiatau on rising through the ranks
“I have spent the last three years living in one of the most amazing places on earth and two years with an amazing team at Evolve. The family and I will be heading north to sunny Brisbane and I’m very lucky to be jumping straight into a new role as GM for the Goodfellas Group.” – Dan Gregory
Twenty years on, Erica is looking to evolve the status of women in the industry. Together with local venue owner Marcus Motteram of Hains & Co. the concept of ‘Pouring Ribbons’ was born. A liquor focused, education and networking platform “by women, for women.”
“The city is commonly and unfairly labelled as the place where politicians go to ruin the lives of Australians. Most people have memories of Canberra as a primary schooler completing the obligatory school trip to Parliament House. For a long time, Canberra was a pretty drab place, but it’s 2020 and things have changed a lot.” – Lorenzo Focarile
“We have one of the most beautiful cities in the world and I’m incredibly excited to lead the creation of a brand-new, world-class destination bar, located on top of Sydney. Merging impeccable drinks, food, fit-out, service and views, Bar 83 will offer an unmatched and unforgettable experience, set to WOW,” said Jenna Hemsworth.
“We’ve really paid attention to what Crows Nest has and doesn’t have and felt this was a great opportunity to develop a bar with a unique offering, as well as show locals and destination drinkers how approachable and versatile Cognac is.” – Jakob Overduin, co-owner, Hendriks.
The folks at Speakeasy’s bars sure know how to wow their customers with a bit of bartending theatre and here Alissa Gabriel shows us her stuff with the Nitro Cosmo Sgroppino
Raj Nagra from BBO quotes Mike Tyson who was once the most feared man on the planet: “Fear is just like fire; it can be useful if you know how to use it. If not, you’ll get burnt.”
“In hospo we have such a big responsibility of taking care of other people’s time off especially when time has so much value.” We intoduce Sarah Proietti, Maybe Sammy newcomer.