Rhonda Andrews (Barrington Centre) - The Power of Connection in Hospitality

Rhonda Andrews (Barrington Centre) - The Power of Connection in Hospitality

Author: A Deep in the Weeds Production July 13, 2026 Duration: 39:45
Poor working environments aren’t just a bummer, they are illegal. Every Australian jurisdiction requires employers to explicitly identify, assess, and control hazards that could harm someone’s mental health. Rhonda Andrews is a psychologist and the CEO of Barrington Centre, a specialist team of psychologists and consultants. We talk workplace culture, burn-out and why chefs are as important as brain surgeons. Our last chat in 2022: https://deepintheweeds.com.au/podcast/rhonda-andrews-barrington-centre-a-multifaceted-approach/ https://www.barringtoncentre.com/

Behind every great meal is a story, and Dirty Linen-A Food Podcast with Dani Valent pulls up a chair to hear them all. This isn't just about what's on the plate; it's about the real, often unspoken, world of hospitality. For two decades, food journalist Dani Valent has observed this universe, but here she moves from critic to confidant. Each episode goes into the spaces diners never see-the kitchens, the walk-ins, the fraught conversations after service. You'll hear from chefs, servers, owners, and producers as they share the triumphs, stresses, and secrets that define their daily lives. It's a raw look at the passion, pressure, and politics that fuel our restaurants, cafes, and bars. Produced by A Deep in the Weeds Production, this podcast offers a rare intimacy, built on Dani's deep connections and respectful curiosity. The conversations are candid, sometimes challenging, and always human. Tune in for a series that proves the most memorable flavors are often the stories we don't see on the menu.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent
Podcast Episodes
Emily Yu (Wagyu Ya, Yakikami and Niku Ou) - award winning Wagyu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
Is there a good reason to buy a grand champion wagyu beast for tens of thousands of dollars and bring it into Australia for diners to try? Emily Yu thinks so. Her team outbid all others in a Japanese auction to secure th…
Ben Creek (Accor Hotels) - making hotel hospitality attractive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:08
Are hotel restaurants ever going to be a go-to option in Australian cities and towns? We chat to Ben Creek, Vice President of Food & Beverage in Asia and the Pacific for Accor. From great coffee to smarter buffets to inc…
Marco Finanzio (Umberto Group) - In hard times, what matters? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:35
Returning to Dirty Linen after a huge 16 months, Umberto Group’s Marco Finanzio has changed the shape of his business, closing venues and refocusing. In hard times, what matters? Who are we accountable to? What is the mi…
Stephen Nairn (Omnia, Yugen) - Portside at Prahran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:12
Australia imports most of its seafood, and the most commonly eaten locally produced fish is farmed salmon. Do these facts point to problems? Today’s chat is with return Dirty Linen guest Stephen Nairn (Omnia, Yugen), who…