Staying Consistently Creative and Relevant in Food & Beverage - Marc Lores Panades, Aethos Hotels
In this episode, we learn from Marc Lores Panades, VP of Food & Beverage at Aethos Hotels. Listen to learn:
- The wellness program Marc uses to stay at peak performance
- The role of mentorship in professional development
- Techniques for creating memorable guest experiences
- How to develop innovative F&B concepts
- Balancing traditional hospitality with modern trends
- The importance of building strong relationships with local suppliers
- Ways to engage with and support the local community
- Strategies for minimizing food waste and promoting sustainability
- The value of continuous staff training and development
- Best practices for operational efficiency and staff communication
Resources:
- Subscribe to Marc's newsletter here
- See my interview with Aethos founder and CEO Benjamin Habbel here
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Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
00:00 - Intro
02:56 - Favorite podcasts
05:35 - Taking care of yourself
06:37 - Learning from a leader: Marco Groton
12:04 - Marc's role (and how he started working at Aethos)
15:05 - Sourcing producers
20:25 - Aethos' new immersion journey
25:36 - Good is what your guests say it is
30:04 - The 2 things that matter
31:33 - Busy doesn't mean effective
35:05 - Cutting down on waste
