On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
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On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
Sustainability in hospitality - beyond the buzzwords.
On the latest episode of Back of House, we sat down with Andrew Cameron, an industry leader in sustainability. Based in Singapore, Andrew spent the past 20 years in hospitality before launching Enzyme, a consultancy that helps hospitality businesses navigate sustainability and drive meaningful change.
With expertise sharpened by his studies at Harvard Business School and Regenesis Institute for Regenerative Practice, Andrew shares:
- How science, nature, and hospitality intersect
- Why regenerative tourism and local ecosystems matter
- The gap between consumer intention and sustainable action
- What operators can actually do to make a difference
If you are curious about sustainability in hospitality or just want to hear about Andrew’s unique and successful hospitality career, listen now.
The audio quality is a bit patchy for the first few minutes but stick with it.
Back of House
On the latest episode of Back of House, Luke Butler is joined by first-time co-host Ben Fitzgerald for a conversation with Michael Davis, President of Wally’s Wine & Spirits.
Michael’s career spans New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas from scaling BR Guest’s multi-concept portfolio to building Proper Hotels’ F&B from 3 to 26 venues, leading Butcher’s Daughter, and now steering Wally’s: a high-end blend of wine retail, restaurant, bar and events.
A wide-ranging, insightful look at leadership, growth, and brand evolution in modern hospitality.
