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.
In this episode of the Back of House podcast, Luke Butler and co-host Kate Hemat-Siraky sit down with Emma Locke, General Manager at Beerfarm, and an inspiring force in the Australian craft beer scene.
From pulling pints in the UK to leading operations across WA and now expanding east with a brand-new site in Glenworth Valley, Emma shares:
- Her journey into beer and hospitality
- Her immigration path to PR in Australia
- The challenges and opportunities for women in brewing, and wider hospitality space
- Beerfarm’s strengths-based approach to team development
- Navigating craft beer’s economic pressures and planning for sustainable growth
Whether you are in hospitality, beer, or just love a story about building culture and resilience, this one is for you.
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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.
