33 on Bond: Raising the Steaks | Leadership, Hospitality & Building a Real Restaurant

33 on Bond: Raising the Steaks | Leadership, Hospitality & Building a Real RestaurantWhat does it really take to open and run a successful steakhouse?In this episode of Hospitality Insight with The SilverFox, I sit down with Meagan Devlin, one of the student leaders behind this year's exciting restaurant project at The Swiss Hotel School South Africa, 33 on Bond: Raising the Steaks.Together, we explore the vision behind transforming our student-run restaurant into an authentic modern steakhouse, where every service becomes a real-world learning experience. From menu development and restaurant operations to guest experience and teamwork, Meagan shares what it's like to lead alongside her peers while preparing for one of the biggest projects of the academic year.We also discuss:• The concept and inspiration behind 33 on Bond: Raising the Steaks• The challenges and rewards of leading fellow hospitality students• Lessons learned from industry placements and practical experience• Building confidence, professionalism and resilience in hospitality• Why experiential learning creates graduates who are ready for the industry from day oneWhether you're a hospitality student, educator, restaurant professional or simply passionate about great food and exceptional service, this conversation offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at how tomorrow's hospitality leaders are developed today.Join us for an honest conversation about leadership, learning by doing, and why hospitality remains one of the world's most rewarding careers.Subscribe to Hospitality Insight with The SilverFox for more conversations with hospitality professionals, educators and the next generation of industry leaders.