The Tranche Scholarship

The Hospitality Edit

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The Tranche Scholarship supports emerging leaders in the Australian wine and hospitality industry. Created by Michael Hill Smith AM MW and his family, the annual scholarship helps individuals develop their professional careers by supporting international and domestic travel opportunities. These are their stories

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Neil Perry: The Real Secret to Building Great Restaurants 30.06.2026 43:04

Neil Perry has spent almost five decades shaping the way Australians eat, drink and experience hospitality. In this episode of The Hospitality Edit , Neil sits down to reflect on the career that took him from Barrenjoey House and Blue Water Grill to Rockpool, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Margaret and beyond. He shares the lessons that have guided him throughout: an obsession with produce, generosity...

Brand Is Not a Dirty Word: Stuart Gregor on Building Hospitality Icons 14.06.2026 45:28

In this episode of The Hospitality Edit, Mathilda and Michael sit down with Stuart Gregor, one of Australia’s most influential voices in drinks, hospitality and brand building. Stuart is the founder of Liquid Ideas, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin and now Managing Director and CEO of Lark Distilling. Across wine, spirits, public relations, hospitality and tourism, he has spent decades helping Austr...

From Gordon Ramsay to Trader House: The Truth About Hospitality Careers 21.03.2026 37:13

What does it take to build one of Australia’s best restaurant groups? In this episode, we sit down with Leanne Altmann, one of the most respected voices in Australian hospitality and wine. From working under Gordon Ramsay in London to leading the wine programs at Trader House, Leanne shares what truly defines world-class service, leadership and guest experience. We explore the realities of a caree...