You’ve got a few more weeks to have a final taste of this CBD gem, before it call last drinks on December 30.
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Legends of the Speakeasy Group – Rachel Curnow
We sat down with Rachel Curnow, Head of Events & Reservations, to discuss hospitality and her role at The Speakeasy Group.
What do you love about the industry?
People walking away with wonderful experiences that they talking about which give them joy, they get to learn something through their experiences.
A day in a life as a Head of Events & Reservations at the Speakeasy Group.
I have a wonderful team, who are incredible at their roles. We mainly answer phone calls and inboxes, the upcoming activations for all venues and we ensure that we stay on track with our timelines and manage everything effectively.
What do you love about your role and working at the Speakeasy Group?
My team, definitely! Seeing the progress that we’ve made together, the relationships with the venues, and the activations that we put out. Always with events, especially, from start to finish, getting guests’ feedback at the end of the day is what we base our success on.
There is such a difference in the brand of the Speakeasy Group, so unique and strong. The people working at the venues are passionate about the products. We provide the products to them and they execute their jobs well, their love for hospitality and their love of what they do along with the theatrics of the brand itself really gives the full experience — that next level of experience.
Favourite drink on the Pearl Diver menu?
The Sea & Shell Martini at the Pearl Diver. Pez and Boonie, being owners of their business through the Pathway to Partnership Program, put an extra element of love in everything that they do in terms of service. I love a martini but every now and then, oyster shell-based martini is one of the best. The little oyster brines they give you go with the whole little packages, the love they put into it is amazing!
Where would we find you on a day off?
Running around somewhere with my family, like basketball games and other activities. Not too often, but we do love going to the beach.
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Every Wednesday to Friday, from 5pm to 6pm, you can pop in for freshly shucked oysters at just $2 each with $12 snack size Sea and Shell Martinis. C’est magnifique!
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