Season one rewind: the strategies that actually move margins

In this season one wrap-up of What’s Cooking?, Conor Sheridan reflects on the standout insights from 12 leading voices across hospitality. From tech to team culture, discover what really drives profitability at scale. Learn how operators are solving frontline challenges with AI, operational clarity, and people-first leadership.

What you'll learn in this episode

>> How operators at scale are using data to improve forecasting and guest experience.

>> Why culture and people-first leadership are critical to consistent brand delivery.

>> What role adaptability plays in menu innovation and site deployment.

>> The real ROI behind digital tools and why tech must serve a clear commercial goal.

>> How investors assess hospitality ventures and what makes standout founders succeed.

Meet our guests

This bonus episode features highlights from all season one guests, including Tom James, Darko Salaj, Maria McCann, Jonny Bramwell, Mark McCulloch, Chris Demery, Neil Remedios, Jim Hingston, Jose Gaytan de Ayala, Andrew Maxwell, Kate Nicholls, and Amy Hom.

About our host 

Conor Sheridan is the founder and CEO of Nory, a pioneering AI platform helping hospitality brands run smarter, leaner, and more profitably. A former restaurateur himself, Conor blends operational grit with technological vision.

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