Score an all expenses paid trip to work at two of the world’s best bars
Plus: get along to the Women In Hospitality panel during Maybe Cocktail Festival.
Here’s an initiative I think is worth getting behind. You may know Sarah Proietti as the host at Maybe Sammy in Sydney, or from stories such as this one.
But Sarah is also a passionate advocate for women in hospitality, and as part of the Maybe Cocktail Festival taking place this week — it starts Monday, check out the timetable here — she has teamed up with Margarita Sader, co-owner of Barcelona bar Paradiso, to put on Women In Hospitality on Sunday 13 April from 12pm to 3pm.
As Sarah explains, the format is the work of Margarita, who has been running this event in Barcelona for the last four years.
“I was lucky enough to be part of it last year in Barcelona, and I found it incredibly inspiring and positive,” Sarah says.
“That experience really sparked the idea to bring in more meaningful formats to our Festival 2025, not just classic masterclasses and guest shifts, but something deeper that adds real value to our industry.”
The talks will be hosted at Prefecture 48, and will feature women from some of the world’s best bars talking about “leadership, mentorship and the evolving role of women in hospitality.”
And thanks to Campari Academy’s support, they’ve also set up a scholarship for one rising woman in hospitality, who will win an experience like no other, with an all expenses paid internship at two bars on The World’s 50 best Bars list: Sydney’s Maybe Sammy, and Barcelona’s Paradiso.
It’s a huge prize, one that I’ve no doubt will open more doors to the winner.
So get involved — the details are below.
Who can apply:
- Women or female-identifying individuals
- Over 18 years old
- At least one year of hospitality experience
- Based in Australia
How to enter:
- Fill out the online form
- Submit a short video telling us how you’d use the mentorship budget to grow your career (nothing fancy, and it won’t be shared publicly)
Entry close at 12am on Thursday 10 April. For more information and to apply, visit maybecocktailfestival.com/women-in-hospitality.
The winner will be announced on Sunday, April 13, during the Women In Hospitality panel at Prefecture 48.
The panel will be followed by an exciting guest bar takeover. Everyone is welcome! All genders are welcome to join the event.
$25 ticket includes complimentary drinks and a buffet. Entry tickets will go directly towards funding the scholarship as well as a portion of proceeds during the event.