Hospitality Meets is a weekly podcast that explores the stories and journeys of people from all walks of life in the hospitality industry.
If you're interested in a career in hospitality, or if you're simply curious about the world of hospitality, then Hospitality Meets is the podcast for you. Join Phil for a weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour.
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Recent Episodes
#234 - Hospitality Meets Tom James - Ego at the Door, People at the C…
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix hustle, humility, a bit of chaos, and a moment of pure stage-fright… this episode has you covered. This week, I sat down with Tom James , Managing Director of Bill’s Restauran...
#233 - Hospitality Meets Gemma McFall - The Brain Behind Your Pain
This week, we’re talking about something every hospitality person knows all too well: pain . Back pain. Neck pain. Shoulder pain. “I’ve been on my feet for 14 hours” pain. But what if… most of it isn’t actually coming from y...
#232 - Hospitality Meets Jacu Strauss - Creating Stories in Space
This week, I sat down with Jacu Strauss , Architect, Designer and Creative Director of Lore Group - the team behind iconic hotels like Sea Containers London , Pulitzer Amsterdam , Riggs Washington DC , Lyle , and 100 Shoredit...
#231 - Hospitality Meets Dan Barnes - Cutlery Polishing & Culture Bui…
This week, I sat down with Dan Barnes , Managing Director of Flourish Hospitality , a learning and development consultancy built on one simple idea: that every moment in hospitality is a chance to help someone grow. Dan’s sto...
#230 - Hospitality Meets Jo Morgan - Making Someone's Day
This week, I sat down in The Den at The Other House, South Kensington , with the wonderful Jo Morgan, owner of Meliora Consultancy Services , coach, advisor to Tech on Toast and all round powerhouse of positivity. Jo’s journe...
#229 - Hospitality Meets Jakob Gowin - Leading at the Whitehouse (No,…
This week, I sat down in person (yes, we went old school) with the brilliant Jakob Gowin , General Manager of the Meliá White House in London - and what a conversation this turned out to be. From washing dishes at 13 to runni...
#228 - Hospitality Meets Edward Gallier - Cateys, Chaos & Culture
This week on Hospitality Meets, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the brilliant Edward Gallier (Edd) , Head of Learning & Development at Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland and freshly minted Catey Award winner 2025 E...
#227 - Hospitality Meets Philip Steiner - Every Committee Needs a Phil
Episode Summary This week on Hospitality Meets , I’m joined by the brilliant Philip Steiner , Chief Operating Officer at Cycas Hospitality a man who’s spent his whole career planning for spontaneity (yes, it’s a thing). From ...
#226 - Hospitality Meets Phil Shelley - Hospitality in the NHS
This week on Hospitality Meets, I sit down with the brilliant Phil Shelley — Senior Operational Manager at NHS England and Chair of the NHS Food Review. Phil is an exceptional hospitality leader and human being and was crown...
Bonus Episode 33 - Hospitality Meets Maya Gilbert - The Great British…
Episode Summary In this very special episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with the incredible Maya Gilbert, hospitality lifer, dog lover, and now… coastal legend! Maya recently completed a jaw dropping walk around the en...
#225 - Hospitality Meets Abigail Tan - Kindness, Chaos & a Lot of Toi…
Episode Summary: In this heartwarming and hilariously honest episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with the brilliant Abigail Tan , CEO of St Giles Hotels — a woman who’s equal parts rock star, rebel, and real-deal leader...
#224 - Hospitality Meets Billy Skelli-Cohen - Bold Mistakes, Bold Ide…
Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with Billy Skelli-Cohen , CEO of Beaumier Hotels , a boutique group with 11 stunning properties across France, Switzerland, and Ibiza. Billy’s story ...
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