Listen "#70 - Emma Locke, Beerfarm"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Back of House podcast, Luke Butler and co-host Kate Hemat-Siraky sit down with Emma Locke, General Manager at Beerfarm, and an inspiring force in the Australian craft beer scene.
From pulling pints in the UK to leading operations across WA and now expanding east with a brand-new site in Glenworth Valley, Emma shares:
- Her journey into beer and hospitality
- Her immigration path to PR in Australia
- The challenges and opportunities for women in brewing, and wider hospitality space
- Beerfarm’s strengths-based approach to team development
- Navigating craft beer’s economic pressures and planning for sustainable growth
Whether you are in hospitality, beer, or just love a story about building culture and resilience, this one is for you.
From pulling pints in the UK to leading operations across WA and now expanding east with a brand-new site in Glenworth Valley, Emma shares:
- Her journey into beer and hospitality
- Her immigration path to PR in Australia
- The challenges and opportunities for women in brewing, and wider hospitality space
- Beerfarm’s strengths-based approach to team development
- Navigating craft beer’s economic pressures and planning for sustainable growth
Whether you are in hospitality, beer, or just love a story about building culture and resilience, this one is for you.
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