Hosted by Ruth Baker and Lucy Branson · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 86 episodes
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Welcome to Simply Hospitality. Featuring Lucy, a restaurant owner and HR professional passionate about helping the hospitality industry thrive, and Ruth an Environmental Health Officer and the owner of Simply Safer, where she specialises in food safety and health & safety. Together, Lucy and Ruth are here to dive into the hot topics that matter most in the hospitality sector, offering top tips and insights for restaurant owners, managers, head chefs and their teams, they've got it covered from both sides of the pass!
Ruth Baker and Lucy Branson hosts Simply Hospitality, a business show with 86 episodes published.
Renowned Head Chef Cameron Bradshaw reveals what it takes to build a positive kitchen culture. Taking us behind the scenes on his expansive career, Cameron shares why great leadership is about so much more than producing
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, Ruth and Lucy are back on their own for a bite-size conversation, sharing real situations from the week and practical tips for handling them. From supporting new managers to navigat
The State of Hospitality In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we sit down with Kate Nicholls OBE, Chair of UKHospitality, to discuss the realities of running a hospitality business in today’s climate. From rising costs
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we sit down with the team behind Slow Burn to explore how they’ve built a restaurant in an unconventional setting—operating from a shared space alongside a working jean factory. Thi
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we visit Hampshire Market Garden to speak with Chris about regenerative farming, soil health and the future of how we grow food. Chris shares how a passion for growing vegetables tu
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we sit down with Professor Chris Elliott OBE, one of the UK’s leading authorities on food integrity and whose independent review reshaped national food safety policy following the h
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we bring you highlights and insights from The Source Trade Show, the South West’s premier food, drink and hospitality event held at Westpoint, Exeter on 3 – 4 February 2026. We spok
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we speak to Mike Anderson about the Source Trade Show in Exeter and the brand new Source Roadshow launching in Somerset. Mike shares what visitors can expect, why in-person trade sh
In the first episode of Season 3, Ruth and Lucy return to reflect on how the hospitality landscape has shifted since the last season and what operators need to focus on now. This candid conversation explores the challeng
How to make a PROFIT Make your menu work for you. Key points covered: What percentage should you be spending on food and labour to ensure your dishes are turning a profit.Menu design psychology – where to position you hi
In this episode we unpack the powerful idea that anticipating your guests’ needs is the ultimate luxury. Great hospitality isn’t reactive — it’s proactive. From noticing empty glasses to preparing for dietary needs befor
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, hosts Lucy and Ruth sit down with Daniel Leite from FareShare, the UK’s leading charity fighting hunger and food waste. Together, they dive into the staggering reality of food waste
In this engaging podcast episode, Lucy & Ruth interview Ashley from Clear Brew, a company specializing in beer line hygiene and cellar management. They discuss the importance of maintaining clean beer lines to enhance th
Simply Hospitality Podcast If you’re a chef who’s ever considered becoming a Food Inspector, this episode is packed with the information you need. We’re joined by three fantastic guests to explore what the career path lo
In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we sit down with Hannah Youell to discuss the importance of employee wellbeing and inclusivity in the hospitality industry. What We Cover: 🔹 Hannah’s Journey – What led her to focu
In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny Bishop from Nice Group, who shares top marketing tips for restaurant owners looking to build their brand and attract more customers. What We Cover: Marketing Basics – The simplest,
New FSA Allergen Guidance In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we discuss the NEW Food Standards Agency's (FSA) updated guidance on providing allergen information, issued on 5th March 2025. This guidance aims to suppor
This week on Simply Hospitality, we welcome back Emily Capps, Ruth’s Glastonbury EHO buddy, this time she is sharing her expertise in waste management, to discuss the UK's new Simpler Recycling scheme. These changes intr
In this bitesize episode we delve into the unglamourous details that every start up needs to think about, including: - Kitchen planning: walls, floors and ceilings: is it durable and cleanable? Do you have a wash hand ba
Apprenticeships make sense BUT how can we make a success of them in our industry where labour costs have to be kept as lean as possible, and quality over quantity seems to be the best route forward? Phil Trevett, L&D Man
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Simply Hospitality is hosted by Ruth Baker and Lucy Branson. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 86 episodes.
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