Food for Thought
Welcome to Food for Thought! A podcast that explores the wondrous world of food, culture and innovation. In each spicy episode, the me&u team take a deep dive into the stories and amazing people behind the food we eat. Think decadent melting cheese oozing over a podcast microphone, in a field, on a piano, with a velvety merlot... only, with sickeningly talented people standing around chatting too. Are you feeling it?
From the latest food trends, to technology, to timeless culinary traditions, we'll examine the diverse flavours and experiences that make food so much more than just sustenance. We'll also speak with creatives, chefs, restaurateurs, farmers and other experts within the food industry, gaining insights into their creative processes, tribulations and triumphs.
So whether you're a #hashtagfoodie, a professional in the industry, or just looking to expand your culinary repertoire, this podcast may just pique your interest - or have you on full grillllll. Get ready to indulge your senses, satisfy your curiosity, and stimulate your appetite, this is Food for Thought!
Food for Thought
Calvin McDonald | Head of Australian operations, Brewdog
Calvin is head of Australian operations for Brewdog - a Scottish craft beer company that over the past 15 years has expanded across the UK, EU, US and now Australia.
Calvin has pulled off the incredible feat of opening three new venues over just a few months across the east coast of Australia - in Brisbane's central party hub of Fortitude Valley, Pentridge Prison in Melbourne and in Sydney's South Eveleigh. These venues join the first Aussie Brewdog and home of one of its four global brewery operations that opened in Brisbane at the end of 2019.
In this episode:
- Calvin shares how he worked his way up from a Brewdog bartender through almost every venue position to now head up the Australian operations
- Talks about how he’s adapted a global business to Australia’s high-wage environment - and why that’s a good thing
- Reveals the key ingredients for staff engagement and how to create culture within a team
- And shares his favourite recipe for dandan noodles
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