I was lucky enough to be able to bring Overproof to the Maybe Cocktail Festival - thanks to Campari Australia for sponsoring the trip!

This is the first of three round tables I hosted - in this episode I sit down with

• Happy (Alex Gilmour) from Conrad Singapore Orchid - who own the liked of Manhattan bar in Singapore. He is the beverage director for the group and an advocate for the Burnt Chef Project helping better prepare and advocate for mental health support in the industry.
• Sebastian Tollius from Clemente Bar at Eleven Madison Park in New York. He is the beverage director and doing some really interesting fermentations - particularly with koji.
• Finally, Evica Domonji from Mirror Bar in Bratislava. Evica worked her way up from barback to senior bartender and now gets the insane opportunity to travel all around the world representing Mirror bar at festivals and takeovers.

These three have so much experience and knowledge to offer and I hope you find as much value from this coversation as I did.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:29 Legendary Hangover Stories

02:31 The Burnt Chef Project

04:56 Mental Health Practices in Hospitality

09:42 Bar Concepts and Innovations

15:29 Guest Experience and Personal Touches

17:14 Hospitality Journeys and Career Growth

21:45 The Value of Guest Shifts

22:17 Networking and Cultural Exchange at Mirror Hospitality Expo

24:32 The Importance of Genuine Passion in Hospitality

27:28 Onboarding and Training in the Hospitality Industry

30:59 Quick Fire Questions: Trends, Guilty Pleasures, and Must-Visit Venues

38:10 Leaving a Legacy in Hospitality

39:27 Final Thoughts and Advice