In this episode of What’s Cooking?, host Conor Sheridan talks with Alison Wong, Chief Financial Officer at House of Gods Hotel, about scaling financial leadership in hospitality. From consultancy to C-suite, Alison shares powerful insights on balancing operational rigour with guest experience, building scalable systems, and leading transformation with empathy. A must-listen for operators navigating complexity and growth.

What you'll learn in this episode

>> Why hospitality CFOs must balance cost control with creative flair

>> How consistency across operations can unlock scalable success

>> The importance of product discovery in transformation projects

>> Why optimising alone won't solve rising cost pressures in hospitality

>> How AI and automation can be introduced without losing the human touch

Meet our guest 

Alison Wong is the CFO of House of Gods Hotel, bringing 15+ years of finance experience across hospitality, private equity, and consultancy. She specialises in financial transformation, fundraising, and building scalable structures that preserve guest experience.

About our host 

Conor Sheridan is the founder and CEO of Nory, a pioneering AI platform helping hospitality brands run smarter, leaner, and more profitably. A former restaurateur himself, Conor blends operational grit with technological vision.

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