Setting the Table, A (Virtual) Lesson in Hospitality with Paul O’Neill and Grace Schuler
In this episode you'll hear two perspectives - one from Grace, a student in Drexel’s Food and Hospitality Management Department and a freshman in the Spring of 2020 when the lockdown began, and one from Paul, one of Grace’s professors in the dept. and a long time friend and colleague of mine.
They both share their experiences of taking the classroom virtual in a hospitality program. How does a professor virtually teach Fine Dining or a Wine Tasting class? Like everyone else, they found a way to make it work!
With the announcement of the new variant, I asked Paul about the current plans for the Philly Chef’s Conference, scheduled for late February 2022. He said “As of now the conference sits on the island of misfit plans hoping for the best case scenario. We are still on and will be making an announcement soon, but nothing formal at this time.”
Sounds like the proper summary of how to approach 2022.
Additional Topics Include:
🍷 Lab Based Classes Turned Virtual
🍽 Making the Decision to NOT host a Virtual Version of the Philly Chef’s Conference
🍺 Resources for Dealing with Mental Health and Toxicity in the Hospitality Industry
🍷 Seeing the Best and the Worst in People over these last few years
🍽 The Toilet Paper Shortage and Carole Baskin - Remember March 2020?
🍺 Asthma Diagnosis During Covid
Thanks so much for listening and enjoy the following episode “Setting the Table, A (Virtual) Lesson in Hospitality with Paul O’Neill and Grace Schuler”.
About Paul:
Paul O’Neill (he/him) is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Drexel University in the Food and Hospitality Management Department.
After 25 years in the restaurant industry, most notably with the Vetri Family of Restaurants both back/front of house and teaching culinary arts at a vocational school, Paul was able to acquire the proper degrees and certifications and joined the Department of Food and Hospitality Management full time in 2014.
He has been vice-chair of the Philly Chef Conference since its inception which has expanded to become an instrumental format providing a voice in the hospitality world. Paul also serves as a board member for the Philly Wine Cru and has had involvement in other beverage organizations and events in the city.
Connect with Philly Chef’s Conference on Instagram.
Connect with Drexel Food & Hospitality Management Program on Instagram.
About Grace:
Grace Schuler (she/her): Grace Schuler is a pre-junior in Drexel University’s Hospitality Management program. Since she was seven years old, Grace has been working toward her goal of opening her own event planning company after graduating from college. In addition to attending classes, Grace enjoys being a part of school clubs, doing volunteer work, singing/listening to music, spending time with her family and friends, and adventuring around Philly to find the best foods!
Connect with Grace on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Connect with the Drexel Hospitality Society on Instagram.
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