Rory & Sina Unpack South African Bartending Realities vs. European Standards

In this candid episode, MG and Liam sit down with bartenders Rory McCarthy and Sina to unpack the industry’s biggest pain points: missing fundamentals, poor information flow, undervalued talent, and the lack of unions or work-life protections in South Africa. They contrast local realities with stronger European systems, share hard-won lessons on discipline and self-worth, and make a clear case for unionization, patience, and community-driven change.