Sam Coffey of 3 Cheers Training is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the educated management of patrons in venues consuming alcohol. In a special …
THE GREAT CHEF SHORTAGE
By Luke Butler – contributor Over the last 18 years in senior operational roles with large multi-faceted hospitality groups, and more recently as a pub …
ALH’S CROXTON PARK COULD SEE CLAIM FOR PAIN IN THE NECK
ALH’s Croxton Park Hotel in Thornbury could see a lawsuit by a former employee, seeking unspecified damages for an injury sustained in March, 2006. The …
BEER BOOM PROMPTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO MEET DEMAND
As popularity and interest in beer continue to grow, demand has given rise to specialty education to counter the shortage in professionals. The booming beer …
PUB JOB POPULARITY A BLESSING AND CURSE
Just as it has revolutionised the taxi and accommodation industries, technology is rapidly changing the way and efficiency with which employers and job-seekers meet. Research …
MINIMUM WAGE HIKE DOUBLE INFLATION BUT NOT ENOUGH
The new minimum wage and hourly rate comes into effect in two weeks, and an increase twice the rate of inflation still sees the usual …
COWBOYS HELP YOUNG AUSSIES INTO PUB EMPLOYMENT
The North Queensland Cowboys’ Dream Believe Achieve hospitality program wrapped up today, with graduates trained and assisted into jobs in bars and pubs. On 5 …
HOTELS FOUND GUILTY OF UNDERPAYING BY FAIR WORK
Some of the largest hotel brands in Australia have avoided court action over underpaying cleaning staff. Four and Five-star hotels Starwood (owner of Sheraton brand), …
GOVT RETHINK ON WORKING VISAS GOOD NEWS FOR HOSPITALITY
The hospitality industry has welcomed today’s announcement by Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck that Government would review plans for the upcoming ‘backpacker tax’ on visa workers. …
PC REPORT WIN FOR HOTEL INDUSTRY
The Productivity Commission’s enquiry into Workplace Relations is complete, with big wins for the hospitality industry now in the hands of Federal Government. The enquiry …