Episodes

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Episode Summary In this sparkling episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with the unstoppable Michelle Moreno , founder of QAB Leadership (Is that really it's name Michelle?) From accidentally elbowing Leonardo DiCaprio to...

Episode Summary In this laugh out loud episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with the brilliant Rob Flinter , Area General Manager for London and Westmont Hospitality Group . Rob’s career has taken him from the frontline ...

We're back! And we're back for at least another year thanks to the legends at Rotacloud!!! And what a way to welcome us back with none other than the beyond epic, deep thinking and hilarious Gina Knight , Head of People at Fl...

Guests : Emma Sharma, Meghan Ellis Smith, Fernando Odio, Chelsy Rafael, Isabelle White – aka Team Zenith Host : Phil Street What’s Inside: The Edge Hotel School students who beat the Swiss at their own game From cruise ship d...

Episode Summary: In this lively and insightful episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with the incredible Bernadette Gilligan , General Manager of Conrad London St. James . From humble beginnings in hospitality to leading ...

In this lively and laugh-filled episode of Hospitality Meets , I sat down with John Herity , Club Operations Manager at The Caledonian Club in London. From his accidental start in hospitality to tales of Burns Night feasts an...

Whilst out and about on my travels, I was introduced to today's guest by previous guest, powerhouse Rachel Thomson (Episode 176). So it was great to sit down with Tim Hobern , the founder of Dovetail Bars , to talk about his ...

This weeks episode of Hospitality Meets is a rollercoaster of inspiration, resilience, and comedy, featuring the incredible journey of Rizwan Khan , General Manager at Junsei. From his accidental dive into hospitality to beco...

Welcome back to Hospitality Meets , where we dive into the stories behind the people who keep the hospitality world buzzing! 🍻 In this episode, Phil sits down with Emma McClarkin , Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub As...

Ever wondered how a dishwasher at age 10 ends up running the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ? Well, Lisa Jenkins (CEO of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ) is here to spill the tea (and maybe a few kitchen secrets). We get ...

In this entertaining and insightful episode, I joined David Cochrane , the CEO of HIT Scotland ( https://hitscotland.co.uk/ ), who shares his incredible journey through the hospitality industry. From his early days as a chef ...

What do really expensive toilet paper, waistcoat etiquette, and Ferraris getting smoked by Teslas all have in common? They’re just some of the unexpected gems from this week’s chat with Jason Simpson, CEO of Raw Charging , an...

My goodness have I got a chat and half for you for the weeks special. You are about to receive Mind blowing Learning, Authentic emotion, Unbelievable power and Easy to take action. All that and we fix politics as well Back in...

I love coffee. That is all, bye! In all seriousness, I was beyond thrilled to sit down with Will Corby , the coffee connoisseur extraordinaire and Director of Coffee and Social Impact at Pact Coffee . From thrilling tales of ...

Welcome back, Hospitality Meets fans! In this delightful episode, I sat down with the effervescent Clare Downes, a dynamic executive coach and founder of Martlet.Life and who excels in guiding leaders to their full potential....

This week I sat down with one of my oldest clients and friends, Barry Dawson , the Senior Vice President of Finance at Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA , to explore the intriguing world of finance in the hospitality industry. Amids...

So here's another cheeky bonus for you this week. Having connected properly earlier in the year, Michael and I decided it might be interesting to have a chat about what we'd learned from over 500 conversations with hospitalit...

Summary: Join Phil as he welcomes the exceptional Martin Traynor OBE , Chair of the Institute of Hospitality and a prominent figure in hospitality and public service. This episode is rich with light hearted anecdotes and humo...