Talking Hospitality podcast
This unique and fun podcast brings together a recruiter and chef to talk about the issues in Hospitality, speaking to their guests on wide-ranging topics from mental health & sobriety to attracting, hiring & retention of staff. Each episode of Talking Hospitality deals with a different issue within the Hospitality industry, and every guest is required to provide a solution or tip on the issues raised. Season 1 looks at how things were during lockdown for Hospitality businesses and positive stories that were coming out of the industry at the time. Season 2 looks at businesses as they reopened and the future of Hospitality Season 3 looks at the staffing crisis currently, what can be done about it and a whole range of other topics challenging Hospitality right now. Join hosts Timothy R. Andrews, Sarah Kettel and, from season 3, Tracey Rashid, for this light-hearted and yet informative podcast. Sit back, put on your headphones or speakers and listen as we are Talking Hospitality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
July 29, 2023 • 22 mins
Is Hospitality Racist?
In our season 3 finale, hosts Timothy R. Andrews & Sarah Kettel partner up with our third, special guest host Tracey Rashid.
Together they take a deep dive into the 2023 Be Inclusive Hospitality report about equality, diversity & inclusion within the Hospitality industry.
They are joined by CEO & Founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, Lorraine Copes and her story, how Be Inclusive Hospitality came abou...
In our season 3 finale, hosts Timothy R. Andrews & Sarah Kettel partner up with our third, special guest host Tracey Rashid.
Together they take a deep dive into the 2023 Be Inclusive Hospitality report about equality, diversity & inclusion within the Hospitality industry.
They are joined by CEO & Founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, Lorraine Copes and her story, how Be Inclusive Hospitality came abou...
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July 19, 2023 • 21 mins
Raffles is heading to London and is making a stir!
Whether you like it shaken or stirred, Timothy R. Andrews and co-host Sarah Kettel look beyond the Singapore Sling with OWO's talented Nathan Craigie, who is heading up their recruitment drive.
Whilst being a world-renowned name has no doubt helped the hotel in it's hiring, so has it's many innovative recruitment strategies, some of which Nathan shares in this episode.
At the heart of...
Whether you like it shaken or stirred, Timothy R. Andrews and co-host Sarah Kettel look beyond the Singapore Sling with OWO's talented Nathan Craigie, who is heading up their recruitment drive.
Whilst being a world-renowned name has no doubt helped the hotel in it's hiring, so has it's many innovative recruitment strategies, some of which Nathan shares in this episode.
At the heart of...
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July 12, 2023 • 28 mins
A heart on the sleeve, frank discussion about addiction to alcohol by We Recover Loudly podcaster and Burnt Chef ambassador, Michelle Righini.
In this very special 30th episode we look at:
In this very special 30th episode we look at:
- What Michelle's incredible journey has been
- How to recognise if you might have a problem
- What to do if someone at work is potentially suffering from addiction
- and, how to lead by example
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Today, CEO and founder of award-winning Hospitality & professional training & apprenticeship provider Umbrella Training, Adele Oxberry joins hosts Timothy R Andrews & Sarah Kettel to talk about her journey into Hospitality and how she is on a mission to fix the industry!
In this wonderfully interesting episode Adele shares
In this wonderfully interesting episode Adele shares
- How an inspirational mother led her to where she is today
- How Apprenticeships are a solution to t...
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June 28, 2023 • 22 mins
This uplifting episode sees recruitment guru for Everyman Cinemas, Mike Newman join us for this extremely informative podcast.
Many people don't think of Cinema as being part of Hospitality but Everyman Cinema turns this on it's head.
Mike shares some of the struggles but reveals how he & Everyman have faced those struggles head on & how they continue to build solutions proactively.
Mike reveals how employees and the community...
Many people don't think of Cinema as being part of Hospitality but Everyman Cinema turns this on it's head.
Mike shares some of the struggles but reveals how he & Everyman have faced those struggles head on & how they continue to build solutions proactively.
Mike reveals how employees and the community...
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June 21, 2023 • 27 mins
We take a fascinating and educational look at gender with Diversity & Inclusion teacher and Gender activist Che Barnes.
In this incredibly informative episode we look at
In this incredibly informative episode we look at
- How the agricultural revolution influences gender til this day
- How a "good Christian girl" became a gender activist
- What's the difference between gender and sexuality?
- How many intersex people are born a day in the UK (you'll be surprised!)
- Advice for Hospitality...
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June 14, 2023 • 27 mins
Today, cake artist and entrepreneur Tracey Rashid joins host Timothy R Andrews to talk about her transition from training at a transport company to running her own business.
In this delightfully uplifting episode Tracey shares
In this delightfully uplifting episode Tracey shares
- How a quote from Marco Pierre White cemented her career
- The pros and cons of working for yourself
- Why the term "Cake Artist" is so important
- What it felt like representing her country for Europe on TV
- Why going...
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Mark McCulloch from Hospitality Rising discusses with co-hosts Timothy R Andrews & Sarah Kettel the current recruitment crisis in Hospitality.
He shares how Hospitality Rising was formed and how it tackled head on the poor reception Hospitality has an employer.
In todays' episode find out how a ransom letter to a fishy company led Mark into Hospitality and how not being able to get a coffee in the morning led to a significant ste...
He shares how Hospitality Rising was formed and how it tackled head on the poor reception Hospitality has an employer.
In todays' episode find out how a ransom letter to a fishy company led Mark into Hospitality and how not being able to get a coffee in the morning led to a significant ste...
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May 31, 2023 • 20 mins
In this episode of Timothy put the Kettel on: Talking Hospitality, Executive Chef Sebastian Price shares his insights on how to recruit and retain top talent in the hospitality industry.
Sebastian discusses the challenges of hiring and keeping good chefs in the current climate, and offers advice on how to create a positive and supportive work environment that will attract and retain top talent.
Sebastian also discusses the importance...
Sebastian discusses the challenges of hiring and keeping good chefs in the current climate, and offers advice on how to create a positive and supportive work environment that will attract and retain top talent.
Sebastian also discusses the importance...
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May 24, 2023 • 25 mins
Wow! Season 3 and what a great start to what promises to be an incredible season.
To kick things off, Jill Whittaker MD of Hit Training joins founder hosts Timothy R. Andrews and Sarah Kettel for this deeply insightful, thought-provoking and a whole lot of fun podcast.
We discuss OBEs, the differences between young people and people over 50, and how Hospitality employers need to look beyond the wrinkles and numbers, but need to look ...
To kick things off, Jill Whittaker MD of Hit Training joins founder hosts Timothy R. Andrews and Sarah Kettel for this deeply insightful, thought-provoking and a whole lot of fun podcast.
We discuss OBEs, the differences between young people and people over 50, and how Hospitality employers need to look beyond the wrinkles and numbers, but need to look ...
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December 19, 2022 • 19 mins
After a break of over a year, Timothy R. Andrews and Sarah Kettel reunite for this very special Christmas episode of 2022.
We catch up with our co-hosts to find out what's been happening in their lives since we last heard from them. We find out why Sarah is no longer a chef, and some of the experiences Timothy had on the other side of Hospitality recruitment when he applied for jobs.
We hear about what the future holds for Timothy pu...
We catch up with our co-hosts to find out what's been happening in their lives since we last heard from them. We find out why Sarah is no longer a chef, and some of the experiences Timothy had on the other side of Hospitality recruitment when he applied for jobs.
We hear about what the future holds for Timothy pu...
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July 1, 2021 • 18 mins
Find out how our guest connected Hospitality professionals across the world to people of all levels in their careers to help mentor and support people in their careers. If you haven't heard about this, then perhaps now you should!
James Lemon speaks to co-hosts Sarah Kettel and Timothy R Andrews about his revolutionary platform Otolo and how he has been bringing Hospitality people together from all over the world.
Also… who is the o...
James Lemon speaks to co-hosts Sarah Kettel and Timothy R Andrews about his revolutionary platform Otolo and how he has been bringing Hospitality people together from all over the world.
Also… who is the o...
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June 24, 2021 • 16 mins
We’re back with our latest episode. So grab a cuppa and hear our latest inspirational Hospitality guest, Jane Pendlebury CEO at HOSPA.
In this episode of Timothy Put The Kettel On, find out about Jane’s hospitality journey, how she became CEO of this incredible organisation and the amazing work they have been doing supporting the Hospitality industry during it’s darkest period.
We discuss Hospitality as a career, whether soup is a b...
In this episode of Timothy Put The Kettel On, find out about Jane’s hospitality journey, how she became CEO of this incredible organisation and the amazing work they have been doing supporting the Hospitality industry during it’s darkest period.
We discuss Hospitality as a career, whether soup is a b...
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April 1, 2021 • 20 mins
Grab yourself a biscuit and a brew and listen to this week’s inspirational hospitality podcast with special guest Chief Story Teller and Head of Employer Brand for Honest Burgers, Oli Cavaliero.
In this episode of Timothy Put The Kettel On, find out about Olis’ hospitality and recruitment journey, and why did Honest Burgers lock potential employees into a room and watch as they tried to escape.
Find out also how Honest Burgers connec...
In this episode of Timothy Put The Kettel On, find out about Olis’ hospitality and recruitment journey, and why did Honest Burgers lock potential employees into a room and watch as they tried to escape.
Find out also how Honest Burgers connec...
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March 18, 2021 • 23 mins
Put the kettle on, grab a cuppa and catch up with our latest inspirational hospitality podcast with special guests Joanne Taylor-Stagg FIH MI (The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences) & Dr Hilary Cooke FIH MI (Merlin Consultancy) as they talk about the Master Innholders initiative MIDAS.
In this episode find out how MIDAS came about. What does it even mean?
Also hear what the landscape will look like when Hospitality reopens and wha...
In this episode find out how MIDAS came about. What does it even mean?
Also hear what the landscape will look like when Hospitality reopens and wha...
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March 11, 2021 • 17 mins
2020 and the start to 2021 was an incredibly tough year for Hospitality professionals throughout the world. Whilst many suffered, others took hold of their situation and tried to make the best of the situation, opening new doors whilst other doors were being closed around them.
One such person is our guest Sebastian Price, Founder of the Raw Pantry. In todays episode we listen to his emotional and heart felt journey as industry he l...
One such person is our guest Sebastian Price, Founder of the Raw Pantry. In todays episode we listen to his emotional and heart felt journey as industry he l...
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February 25, 2021 • 19 mins
Happy Chinese New Year everybody!
As we enter the year of the Ox, we talk to the highly inspirational and ground breaking Sally Beck, founder and board member of the Hoteliers' Charter and General Manager of the Royal Lancaster London hotel.
In todays funny and stimulating episode we hear about Sally’s journey in Hospitality, the job opportunities within our amazing industry, how she plans to unite the UK Hotel industry through the r...
As we enter the year of the Ox, we talk to the highly inspirational and ground breaking Sally Beck, founder and board member of the Hoteliers' Charter and General Manager of the Royal Lancaster London hotel.
In todays funny and stimulating episode we hear about Sally’s journey in Hospitality, the job opportunities within our amazing industry, how she plans to unite the UK Hotel industry through the r...
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February 11, 2021 • 20 mins
We are delighted to have the amazing and inspiring Libbie Mia AIH, Founder of Hospitality Talks, onto our show.
Please note at the time of the episode Libbie was not married and so is referred to as "Libbie Davies" throughout.
She shares her story of how being furloughed didn't stop her, but rather was an opportunity for growth. An inspiration to Hospitality professionals young and old - this podcast is a MUST Listen!
A new season, a ...
Please note at the time of the episode Libbie was not married and so is referred to as "Libbie Davies" throughout.
She shares her story of how being furloughed didn't stop her, but rather was an opportunity for growth. An inspiration to Hospitality professionals young and old - this podcast is a MUST Listen!
A new season, a ...
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January 14, 2021 • 16 mins
Food Wastage in the UK is huge, with an estimated 9.5 MILLION tonnes of food being wasted annually. At the same time, 8.4 million people in the country are going without food or regular meals.
In episode 13 of Timothy Put the Kettel on, co-hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel speak to Dee Vadukul from PlanZheroes talk about how they are a gateway for hospitality businesses and their food suppliers, ensuring that surplus food is ...
In episode 13 of Timothy Put the Kettel on, co-hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel speak to Dee Vadukul from PlanZheroes talk about how they are a gateway for hospitality businesses and their food suppliers, ensuring that surplus food is ...
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December 29, 2020 • 18 mins
What a year it’s been – and yet the podcast has just grown and grown
Co-hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel look back at all our incredible guests we’ve had over lockdown, tiers and pandemics.
The podcast has focused on bringing listeners solutions to the issues we are facing in hospitality and inspirational stories from the incredible people who make up our hospitality industry family.
Sarah & Timothy R tackle hard hitting s...
Co-hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel look back at all our incredible guests we’ve had over lockdown, tiers and pandemics.
The podcast has focused on bringing listeners solutions to the issues we are facing in hospitality and inspirational stories from the incredible people who make up our hospitality industry family.
Sarah & Timothy R tackle hard hitting s...
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