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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
London
Career Development
Sustainability
Resilience
Institute Of Hospitality
Technology In Hospitality
Leonardo Hotels
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Training and Development
Dubai
Neurodiversity

Hospitality Meets is a podcast about people. Every week, Phil Street sits down with some of the most fascinating individuals in hospitality and beyond - from chefs, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs to leaders, innovators, and changemakers. But this isn't a podcast about job titles. It's about the journeys behind them. The setbacks that almost ended careers. The opportunities that change... more

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What pairs beautifully with a £250 bottle of Californian wine?

Apparently, a proper dirty kebab at two o’clock in the morning.

For Bradley Dorrington, co-owner of The Wine Cellar in Bury St Edmunds, that particular combination perfectly captures ho... more

Christian Wiens spent his teenage years working in restaurants where, on particularly frantic days, they occasionally dealt with the constantly ringing phone by simply ripping it out of the wall.

Years later, after a career building and growing tech... more

Hannah Swarbrick-Done followed a boy to Thailand with dreams of an idyllic island life.

The relationship lasted approximately one weekend.

Hannah stayed for two years.

What followed included living in a house made from bottles, running one of the ... more

What happens when a morning person who dreams of opening a coffee shop joins forces with a night person who wants a cocktail bar?

Naturally, they rope in their chef mother, add a fiancé with experience in marketing and finance, and open a Greek Medi... more

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Christian Wiens
CEO of Loman AI, AI phone agent for restaurants
Loman AI
Episode: #268 - Hospitality Meets Christian Wiens - The story of Mercury being in retrograde
Hannah Swarbrick-Done
Founder and people strategist at Yellow Group (formerly Yellow HR Now)
Yellow Group
Episode: #267 - Hospitality Meets Hannah Swarbrick-Done in The Story of Two Left Flip Flops and the AI Non-Exec
Eirini Tamousi
Co-owner of Nectar, a family-run Greek Mediterranean cocktail bar and restaurant in Edinburgh
Great Mediterranean Cocktail Bar and Nectar, Edinburgh
Episode: #266 - Hospitality Meets Eirini Tamousi - The Story of the Restaurant That Opened Without Food
Chris Davies
CEO of Uncommon (Flexible Office brand)
Uncommon
Episode: #265 - Hospitality Meets Chris Davies - The Story of the Office that Smells Like Itself
Rory Slater
Managing Director of COMO Hotels and Resorts, London
COMO Hotels and Resorts
Episode: #263 - Hospitality Meets Rory Slater - The Story of the Angry Gardener
Robert Richardson
CEO of the Institute of Hospitality
Institute of Hospitality
Episode: #262 - Hospitality Meets Robert Richardson - The Story We Tell Ourselves
Duncan Garrood
Chief Executive Officer of Riverstone Living
Riverstone Living
Episode: #261 - Hospitality Meets Duncan Garrood - Putting Life in Your Years
John Badley
Chief Executive Officer at Andrew Brownsword Hotels
Andrew Brownsword Hotels
Episode: #260 - Hospitality Meets John Badley - Make the Mistake
Caroline Ottoy
Managing Director of Modern Coffee Gods, WatchHouse
WatchHouse / Modern Coffee Gods
Episode: #259 - Hospitality Meets Caroline Ottoy - Dough Balls & Big Dreams

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Phil Street
Host of Hospitality Meets, guiding conversations with hospitality leaders and innovators.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 73 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom3 years ago

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#264 - Hospitality Meets Chat GPT - The Story of The Library That Talks Back
Q: What questions should I be asking you?
Ask about blind spots, surprises, and what you don't know; also consider what your audience would ask if they had an hour with an intelligence that knows a lot but hasn't lived a day in the real world.
#264 - Hospitality Meets Chat GPT - The Story of The Library That Talks Back
Q: Are you going to end us?
No; the AI framed the risk as manageable through governance, ethics, and continued human oversight, emphasizing that humans steer the destination with AI as a tool.
#264 - Hospitality Meets Chat GPT - The Story of The Library That Talks Back
Q: What made you invite me on?
The host was curious by nature and saw value in having an interaction with AI via voice, believing it could yield interesting insights and conversations.
#264 - Hospitality Meets Chat GPT - The Story of The Library That Talks Back
Q: When was the first definitive moment where somebody said we might have cracked this?
The journey is gradual; a definitive moment wasn't a single event, but a sequence of milestones leading to visible public impact in late 2022 when AI accessibility surged.
#263 - Hospitality Meets Rory Slater - The Story of the Angry Gardener
Q: What's one early experience that shaped how you lead today?
The Savoy Group training broadened my understanding beyond kitchen work, exposing me to banquets, front office, and wine cellar. It taught me the importance of versatility, mentorship, and building a team culture that can deliver luxury service consistently.

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