Oct 29, 20201 minMoo About it NOV 2020We're excited to be opening for dine in November 2nd! Find out what we got up to during COVID-19 lockdown, check our our new merchandise...
Jul 30, 20204 minFalling in love during lockdownAt 12pm on Monday 23rd March we closed our doors for Lockdown One. What an absolute shit storm, pardon the language but it’s the only...
Apr 24, 20201 minWe're on the Radio!John Shore interviews owner Jill Henderson about how Winey has adapted during COVID-19. In the interview Jill talks about our new Grow to...
Aug 28, 20193 minWhy do we as Restaurateurs consider opening another venue as our only avenue of growth?Growth is an interesting concept and for many Restaurateurs it often means only one thing, opening more venues. How else do you grow...
Jul 17, 20192 minHospitality – an industry of people, change and a new future…I was recently invited to speak at the National Restaurant Conference at this years Foodservice Australia show in Melbourne. What a great...
Jul 1, 20191 minMoo About It 2019New menus, new ideas, new merchandise! It's all happening in July. Read more to get a free meal on your birthday or find out the secret...
May 20, 20192 minWould I recommend Bali – absolutely!As a small business owner I love nothing better than a break where I can relax, unwind and recalibrate. Everytime we go away our team...
Apr 15, 20193 minDo you lead with perspective, compassion and kindness…Oh what a week. We launched a menu in one of our restaurants, we have implemented new marketing strategies, embraced new technologies and...
Apr 8, 20192 minFocus on one thing and do that well…As an independent Restaurateur I wear a lot of hats. I manage all the marketing, sales, cost control, accounts and HR for my restaurants....
Mar 31, 20193 minThe top priorities for my restaurant.."Lack of time is actually lack of priorities." - TIM FERRISS I’m sure all restaurant owners can relate to not having enough hours in the...
Mar 24, 20194 minHow to have that difficult conversation!As humans, most of us prefer to shy away from situations that make us feel negative emotions and discomfort, it’s how we are wired....
Mar 17, 20194 minHow do I cut back on staff but still offer great customer service in my restaurant?It's no secret that wages are the biggest cost for any restaurant or cafe, particularly those of us that provide table service. Its a...
Mar 11, 20194 minWhat problem do all Restaurateurs have in common?If I had to pick the number one problem, the most demanding and time consuming challenge that causes the most stress and worry for all...
Mar 4, 20193 minWhat keeps Restaurateurs awake at night…Every business owner can relate to sleepless nights. Restaurateurs are no different. We put our life and soul into running profitable...
Feb 19, 20193 minTop 10 tips for anyone thinking about opening a cafe or restaurant without industry experience…The hospitality industry is not for the faint hearted. I have been approached many times by people who are not in the industry seeking...
Feb 17, 20192 minWhat I learned from an evening with Nigella LawsonI recently attended an evening with Nigella Lawson in Melbourne. Gary Mehigan was the host for the evening and together they were...
Feb 3, 20193 minInvesting in me…As a Restaurateur I am always busy doing “stuff”… If I’m not in my venues managing service I am in my office running payroll, responding...
Dec 21, 20183 minWhen an employee stole from my restaurant it made me question my ability to lead a business.When an employee stole from my restaurant it made me question my ability to lead a business. The financial loss was hard but the lack of...
Dec 1, 20181 minMoo about it December 20182018 was an exciting year for Winey. We won Best Cafe Dining Award 2018, launched nights at winey and now we're letting you know a little...