‘The Bottom Line’ from Simplot Foodservice is a webinar series with a difference.
Hosted by Executive Chef David White, the third program in the series will discuss how the pub industry is weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, and surprisingly, things are more positive than expected.
White has sought the views from four well-known names within the pub industry for some revealing insights.
Having weathered the first wave, it appears that clever operators a more prepared to deal with the second and now have a protocol in place to ensure they can pivot with agility should there be further restrictions placed on them.
Chris Bonello, Group Executive Chef for Zagame in Melbourne has been one of the worst hit, yet he remains positive, choosing to make things fun by endeavouring to push his boundaries.
Andrew Baturo, Director and Co-owner of Dap & Co. with multiple venues in Brisbane is also positive despite the uncertainty: “The closure gave me a snap-shot of my business. It froze it in time, which you don’t often get a chance to do.”
For Stephen Hunt, Managing Director of Hunt Hospitality, with several venues on the NSW mid-north coast, staff mental health is front of mind, offering his team free confidential visits to psychologists.
Brett Deans, from Commercial Kitchen Management offers advice to pubs to ensure profit margins for owners and make sure customer satisfaction is maintained whilst outlets adapt their business models.
As with previous episodes, the webinar also features a ‘watch and win’ promotion where three participants each get the chance to win $2,500 worth of prizes.
So, join White at for ‘The Bottom Line’, let him know what you learned, and also catch up on the other programs in the series focusing on healthcare and club industries. Register here to join the webinar at 10am on 25 August.
Episode one, Helping Clubs Navigate The New Normal, and and episode two, Helping Healthcare Navigate The New Normal, of ‘The Bottom Line’ are now available on-demand.
