Back of House

Jan 06 2025 70 ep. 61 mins 5
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Podcast by Luke Butler & Mike Rodrigues

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#66 - Michael Rodrigues & Luke Butler, EOY Wrap

Jan 06 2025 48 mins  
Michael and Luke take time recap some of the work done by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy. Commissioner during 2024, while discussing some of the trends evident in the domestic and international hospitality sector. Supporting Information. At the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner we work with other government partners, local councils, industry and the community to buil

#65 - Tony Kelly, Director, Tony Kelly Restaurant Group

Dec 08 2024 61 mins  
Born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, Tony remains deeply grateful for the unwavering support of the Sunshine Coast community throughout his culinary career. Tony's evolution from a young apprentice at the Hyatt Coolum in the 90s to the accomplished entrepreneur he is today is a testament to his unwavering commitment to success. His ventures consistently deliver exceptional dinin

#64 - Maurice Terzini, Icebergs and more...

Aug 05 2024 78 mins  
Founder Maurice Terzini is best known for stamping his indelible mark and style on both the Sydney and Melbourne dining experience. His long history in the hospitality industry and gift for fostering lasting creative relationships have seen him establish not only some of Australia’s most iconic dining venues, but also a number of Sydney’s most recognisable events. Born to Itali

#63 - Julie-Anne Whitfield & Will Stewart

Jun 26 2024 69 mins  
R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Our work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life. R U OK? contributes to suic

#62 - Morgan Kelly & Luke Baylis

Jun 09 2024 57 mins  
“This episode of Back of House features restructuring expert Morgan Kelly and founder of Sumo Salad, Luke Baylis. Morgan and Luke discuss the challenges facing the hospitality sector and ways operators can position their business to not only survive these challenges but reposition to thrive. Luke also shares his personal views and experiences of experiencing financial distress, g

#61 - Adrian Williams, COO PME Pacific, Accor

Apr 23 2024 56 mins  
Raised in Melbourne Australia, Adrian started his hotel career in Canada at the iconic luxury Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. He has 30 years’ experience in hotel operations including a range of senior executive roles with the global hotel group, Accor. Adrian has demonstrated a range of skills managing a large decentralised team across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polyn

#60 - Big Sam Young, S'more

Apr 04 2024 53 mins  
The story of Sam Young is one that’s been pressure-cooked, flash-fried, and is now braising on a low, gentle simmer. Inspired by the taste of his travels to Italy, Canada, Hong kong, Vietnam and Malaysia to name a few, he has worked in Sydney’s top restaurants like Mr. wong, Ms.g’s, Queen chow, Totti’s and more recently as Lotus’s head chef. As one of Australia’s top ch

#59 - Michael Rodrigues, 24 Hour Economy Commissioner (NSW)

Dec 14 2023 53 mins  
Meet Michael Rodrigues, the state's first 24-Hour Economy Commissioner. Michael launched the Time Out brand in Australia under license in 2007 and in his time at the helm grew the audience across print, digital and social channels to in excess of 1,000,000 Australians monthly. In recent years and prompted by the challenges facing Sydney's night-time economy he launched and chaire

#58 - Antony Jones & Ben Collis, Boathouse Group

Dec 05 2023 70 mins  
Antony Jones - CEO Ben Collis - Head of Commercial & Marketing Michael Rodrigues & Luke Butler discuss the journey of two industry stalwarts, taking the reins of an iconic Sydney based hospitality group. About The Boathouse Group; The Boathouse Group is a collection of unique and iconic hospitality venues located in picturesque locations around Sydney and on the Central Coast

#57 - Lillian Ajuria & Ron Kessels, Ajuria Lawyers

Dec 03 2023 67 mins  
In a recent episode of the Back of House Podcast, Ajuria Lawyers took centre stage as special guests, delving into the intricate landscape of immigration within the hospitality sector. This dynamic conversation provided invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses navigating the complex web of immigration laws. Ajuria Lawyers, renowned for their ex