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Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street

Phil Street
Hospitality
Hospitality Industry
Leadership
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Action
Culinary Arts
Covid-19
Workforce Management
Career Development
Sustainability
Resilience
Technology In Hospitality
Leonardo Hotels
London
Entrepreneurship
Training and Development
Dubai
Neurodiversity
Hilton
Scotland

Hospitality Meets is a weekly podcast that explores the stories and journeys of people from all walks of life in the hospitality industry. Host Phil Street talks to everyone from founders and chefs to hotel general managers and restaurant managers, as well as engineers, designers, financiers, and even politicians. Through these conversations, Phil showcases the sheer diversity of opportunity that ... more

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This week's guest is John Badley, CEO of Andrew Brownsword Hotels.

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What do dough balls, coffee, Covid crisis meetings, global expansion, and one very determined mum have in common?

This week's guest is Caroline Ottoy, Managing Director of WatchHouse.

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What do holiday parks, imposter syndrome, accidental career sabotage, and one of the UK's most respected hospitality leaders have in common?

This week's guest is Barrie Robinson, National Operations Director at Parkdean Resorts and Chair of the newl... more

This week I sat down with Jonny Bramwell, Regional Head of Operations for Rosa’s Thai — a man responsible for 22 restaurants, thousands of miles of motorway, and quite possibly the most unexpectedly philosophical conversation we’ve had on Hospitality... more

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Recent Guests

Barrie Robinson
National Operations Director at Parkdean Resorts
Parkdean Resorts
Episode: #258 - Hospitality Meets Barrie Robinson - The Glass Collector Who Got Lucky
Jonny Bramwell
Head of Regional Operations at Rosa's Thai
Rosa's Thai
Episode: #257 - Hospitality Meets Jonny Bramwell - Laughs & Balance
Adam Hamadache
CEO and founder of Formula, a digital growth agency for hospitality
Formula
Episode: #256 - Hospitality Meets Adam Hamadache - Data, Dogs & Direct Bookings
Gareth Rees
Founder of ADHospitalityD, neurodivergence and hospitality consultant and advocate
ADHospitalityD
Episode: #255 - Hospitality Meets Gareth Rees - Mindset, Misfit & Misunderstood
Phil Andreopoulos
Chief Executive Officer of Yotel
Yotel
Episode: #254 - Hospitality Meets Phil Andreopoulos - Planes, Pods & People
Guy Freedman
Hotel Director of The Pig and The Pig in the Wall
The Pig
Episode: #253 - Hospitality Meets Guy Freedman - Fun, Fudge & Floodwater
Basel Jabri
Group head of people and culture at Montcalm Collection
Montcalm Collection
Episode: #252 - Hospitality Meets Basel Jabri - Saying Yes, Then Figuring it Out
Newton Fernandes
International Marketing Director and Principal at Multiadvisory
Multiadvisory
Episode: #251 - Hospitality Meets Newton Fernandes - Built Across Borders
Dawn Lister
Sales Director UK for B&B Hotels
B&B Hotels UK
Episode: #250 - Hospitality Meets Dawn Lister - Sales, Service & Stubornness

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Phil Street
Host of Hospitality Meets

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Sharing Hospitality joys and journeys

    Hospitality meets is a great link to listen to some great hospitality experiences, Phil has a great way at getting some of the good and great to share their journey, the good the bad and sometimes the evils

    Thanks for raising and sharing awareness of our great industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thorpechef
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A feast for the ears!

    Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, a business-minded individual, or someone simply seeking inspiration, this podcast episode is a feast for the ears. It leaves you not only informed but genuinely excited and empowered to embark on or enhance your journey in the hospitality world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olly Stone OS
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Trustworthy Channel!

    At present, it is too much difficult to choose any career. With a large number of competitors, highly competitive, and weird to find out the exact opportunity, to make the right decision for the right career. Hospitality Meets, helps you to make the right decision.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter Attia
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing Discussion!

    Stephen Lowy's 'The Lessons of a CEO' episode offers invaluable insights into leadership and business strategies. His expertise shines through, providing actionable advice and inspiration for aspiring leaders. A must-listen for anyone seeking entrepreneurial wisdom and growth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VICTOR Rancour
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspirational and practical

    The podcast dives deep into leveraging boldness for career growth in hospitality. Engaging discussions and actionable advice make it a game-changer for aspiring professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bewindi Jackson
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's ability to draw out actionable leadership insights and personal stories.
Audience notes the show blends industry wisdom with genuine behind-the-scenes culture and resilience.
The conversations are described as inspiring, practical, and useful for navigating hospitality careers and startups.

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#255 - Hospitality Meets Gareth Rees - Mindset, Misfit & Misunderstood
Q: What does ADHD mean for you in the workplace, and how have you learned to work with it in hospitality?
He explains the concept of an interest-based nervous system in ADHD, the challenges with admin and deadlines, the importance of explicit communication, and practical strategies like writing down tasks, setting deadlines, and arranging handovers to stay on top of responsibilities.
#255 - Hospitality Meets Gareth Rees - Mindset, Misfit & Misunderstood
Q: Take us all the way back to the beginning. How did you get into hospitality in the first place?
Gareth shares growing up with hoteliers parents in St Ives, early experiences in family hotels, and his education and career path including a move from sports science to hotel management, a grad scheme, and gradual progression into leadership roles.
#255 - Hospitality Meets Gareth Rees - Mindset, Misfit & Misunderstood
Q: For the uninitiated, if you could just tell the world what it is that you do?
Gareth describes ADHospitalityD, a venture dedicated to educating the hospitality industry about the neurodivergent experience and helping both neurodivergent workers thrive and non-neurodivergent leaders understand how to support them.
#242 - Hospitality Meets Caitlin Owens - Regenerative Hospitality
Q: What has been your biggest learning in navigating chaos in hospitality?
The key lesson is that hospitality operates at the edge of chaos, and success depends on keeping chaos contained and planning with a flexible mindset to adapt to changing circumstances.
#242 - Hospitality Meets Caitlin Owens - Regenerative Hospitality
Q: How does regenerative farming integrate with the hospitality side of your business?
Regenerative farming informs both the meat production and the guest experience, creating a tangible connection for guests to the land and the food, and guiding the level of sustainability and authenticity across rooms, dining, and activities.

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What is Hospitality Meets... about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on hospitality industry journeys, leadership, culture, and customer experience, drawing from guests who lead hotels, brands, and service-centric businesses around the world. Conversations typically explore career pivots, brand strategy, people development, and the realities of scaling in hospitality, often peppered with vivid travel anecdotes and behind-the-scenes operations. Notable throughlines include emphasis on culture, mentorship, resilience during crises, and a mix of practical leadership lessons with personal storytelling that reveals the human side of hospitality. A standout trait is the breadth of roles featured—from operators and GMs to founders and innovators—creating a broad, actionable perspective for profess... more

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Recent guests on Hospitality Meets... include:

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2. Jonny Bramwell
3. Adam Hamadache
4. Gareth Rees
5. Phil Andreopoulos
6. Guy Freedman
7. Basel Jabri
8. Newton Fernandes

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