Greg Sanderson - How to mix the perfect bartender

Greg Sanderson (@GregSanderson) is a Cocktail Bartender, Co-Founder & National Operations Manager of the Speakeasy Group, and easily one of Australia’s most prominent bar operators. The Speakeasy Group owns a range of stunning venues in Melbourne and Sydney including Eau de Vie, Mjøllner, Nick & Nora’s, and Boilermaker House. Greg has indirectly had a major impact on so many people in the hospitality industry, from waiters to bartenders to chefs - we all respect the level he holds himself accountable to, making us want to be better. I remember first meeting Greg at a Diageo training event way back in my hospitality days, and you could clearly see that he was a man that had an unbridled seriousness for creating amazing experiences. Whether it’s innovating through crowdfunding raises, or opening iconic institutions like Eau de Vie - Greg and his business partner Sven continue to excite us all. A great episode, where we discussed: * The politics of Lemon, Lime & Bitters * Falling in love with Hospitality * Melbourne’s passion for cocktails * How to mix the perfect bartender * The Speakeasy Group & its venues * Managing stress in the industry * What hasn’t changed * Trends he’d like to see go away