Mastery in the Making

Le Cordon Bleu Australia
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Welcome to Mastery in the Making, a fresh new podcast by Le Cordon Bleu Australia. Join us as we deep dive into the minds of industry experts, entrepreneurs and the voices of Le Cordon Bleu – the world’s leading education provider in culinary arts and hospitality management. From expert lecturers to our incredible students and alumni, we’ll uncover the secrets, stories and skills that make this industry a world of endless possibilities. www.cordonbleu.edu/australia

Episodes

  1. Standing out in the crowd with Gunawan Wu

    01/12/2024

    Standing out in the crowd with Gunawan Wu

    How do you run a successful business in the age of social media, where people eat with their eyes and a single Google review can make or break you? Just ask Adelaide alumnus Gunawan Wu, whose insta-worthy desserts have caught the attention of foodies across the globe. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠

    22 min
  2. Mind over matter: How to keep the fire burning

    28/03/2024

    Mind over matter: How to keep the fire burning

    In this episode, Brisbane restaurateur Andy Ashby discusses the highs and lows of the industry and how to keep the passion and positivity alive in this fast-paced industry. As an industry partner of Le Cordon Bleu, Andy lets us into his life and reveals why people keep coming back to his venue, C'est Bon, time and time again. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Work Integrated Learning placement program https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastplacements

    26 min
  3. Talking mental health in hospitality

    14/03/2024

    Talking mental health in hospitality

    Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne VET assessor and culinary trainer Sebastian Simon discusses his journey as a chef-turned-educator, what he loves about teaching Le Cordon Bleu students, plus the all-important topic of maintaining mental health in hospitality when things get tough. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Cuisine programs https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastcuisine » Explore Sebastian's work at LavaSalt https://lavasaltconsulting.com BeyondBlue: 1300 22 4636 Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14

    40 min
  4. Business talk with Steven Lee

    29/02/2024

    Business talk with Steven Lee

    Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide alumnus Steven Lee is one of the founders of Plus 82 Group, comprising three restaurants and cafes across South Australia. Steven discusses his time at Le Cordon Bleu and what it takes to start your own, thriving hospitality business. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Business degrees https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastbusinessdegrees

    12 min
  5. Passionate pursuit of a pâtissier

    15/02/2024

    Passionate pursuit of a pâtissier

    Russell Le Comte is a pastry chef with more than 20 years of experience in the field. With several accolades to his name, he is now flying the pastry flag at South Australia's premiere entertainment destination, SkyCity. In this episode, Russell discusses his career highlights, what big employers look for in staff and how to truly succeed in the pastry world. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Patisserie programs https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastpatisserie

    24 min
  6. From Oman to Australia: How to seamlessly transition Down Under

    01/02/2024

    From Oman to Australia: How to seamlessly transition Down Under

    Harpreet Talwar decided to pack up her life in Oman and move to Australia to study one of Le Cordon Bleu's postgraduate degrees. In this episode, Harpreet offers her tips and tricks on seamlessly transitioning into life Down Under. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Master's degrees https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastmasters

    11 min
  7. Job readiness: Setting yourself up for success

    18/01/2024

    Job readiness: Setting yourself up for success

    Le Cordon Bleu Sydney's higher education centre leader, Brooke Cramond, gives us insight into what job readiness actually is – not just the transfer of knowledge but delivering an individual to the industry with positive attributes that will help them succeed. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Business degrees https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastbusinessdegrees

    30 min
  8. After Le Cordon Bleu: The highs, the lows and TV fame

    04/01/2024

    After Le Cordon Bleu: The highs, the lows and TV fame

    Tim Attiwill is the founder of Adelaide's famed CaroClub. What once started as a food truck that toured local festivals and events is now a popular brick and mortar shop at Plant 3 Bowden. Tim, also a Bachelor of Business alumni, discusses his time at Le Cordon Bleu and how it helped prepare him for the industry. Additional links: » Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠ » Discover our Business degrees https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastbusinessdegrees

    11 min
  9. All things sweet with Jenni Key

    21/12/2023

    All things sweet with Jenni Key

    Adelaide lecturer Jenni Key takes great pride in transferring her passion for patisserie onto the next generation of hospitality leaders. In this episode, we discover how Jenni found herself winning global competitions to teaching at Le Cordon Bleu. Additional links: » Visit our homepage https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage » Discover our Patisserie programs https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastpatisserie

    18 min
  10. Life's short, take the whisk!

    07/12/2023

    Life's short, take the whisk!

    Sandy Goh studied the Diplome de Cuisine after realising her unhappiness as a corporate, 9-5 worker. She's now living the dream as food editor for one of the nation's leading food and lifestyle publications, The Australian Women's Weekly. In this episode, Sandy talks about how it's never too late for a career change. Additional links: » Visit our homepage https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage » Discover our Culinary Arts programs https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastcuisine

    12 min
  11. The rise of culinary great Gabriel Gaté

    23/11/2023

    The rise of culinary great Gabriel Gaté

    In our first episode, we speak with culinary great Gabriel Gaté about how he started his gastronomy journey in France, and his rise to fame in Australia. Plus, we deep dive into Le Cordon Bleu's rich, 128-year history, uncovering how the institution went from a humble Parisian cooking school to a globally-renowned school. Gabriel comes on the historical journey with us and reveals his special connection to Le Cordon Bleu. Additional links: » Visit our homepage https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠

    41 min

  12. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Mastery in the Making trailer

    Welcome to Mastery in the Making - a fresh, new podcast by Le Cordon Bleu Australia. Join our host, Stephanie Veloudos, as she deep dives into the minds of industry experts, entrepreneurs, plus the voices of Le Cordon Bleu, discussing all things culinary arts and hospitality! Want more? www.cordonbleu.edu/australia www.facebook.com/lecordonbleuaustralia www.instagram.com/lecordonbleuaustralia

    1 min

Trailer

About

Welcome to Mastery in the Making, a fresh new podcast by Le Cordon Bleu Australia. Join us as we deep dive into the minds of industry experts, entrepreneurs and the voices of Le Cordon Bleu – the world’s leading education provider in culinary arts and hospitality management. From expert lecturers to our incredible students and alumni, we’ll uncover the secrets, stories and skills that make this industry a world of endless possibilities. www.cordonbleu.edu/australia

Information

  • Creator
    Le Cordon Bleu Australia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Le Cordon Bleu Australia
  • Show Website
    Mastery in the Making