Training

TOAST FOR THREE CHEERS SAS CHALLENGE

Posted on October 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
In celebration of the start of the summer silly season, Three Cheers has issued the SAS Challenge, in the name of better patron experience and venue profits. Career liquor industry trainer Sam Coffey operates Three Cheers, offering the Special Alcohol

MERRY OR INTOXICATED … THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Distinguishing between merry and intoxicated, in hospitality. Sam Coffey   In short, a person is intoxicated if: their speech, balance, behaviour or coordination is noticeably affected by the consumption of liquor. ‘Noticeably’ is the key word here, as therein lies the rub.

JOBS PaTH WIN-WIN FOR HOSPITALITY AND UNEMPLOYED

Posted on August 2nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The National AHA executive has announced a big expansion to its work with the Federal Government’s PaTH program, aiming to help 10,000 young unemployed get a start in the workplace. In 2016 the eight AHA presidents met with Employment Minister

POURING THE PERFECT BEER

Posted on July 14th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Neal Cameron is director of the Institute of Beer (IOB), brewing director for Beer Farm, and one of country’s most experienced brewers. The Institute of Beer is the exclusive licensee of the globally renowned Cicerone training in Australia, and a

NEW TECH-BASED SOLUTION TO STAFF TRAINING COSTS

Posted on May 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Career trainer Joe Pav has launched HospitalityTV, offering hotels a cost-effective in-house training solution that builds business and reduces staff education costs. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recently ruled* that employees made to do training must be paid for their

GOODNIGHT SYDNEY – OR 7 THINGS WE CAN DO …

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
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 article for the Australian pub industry, Coffey offers a staged solution he believes will see

BEER BOOM PROMPTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO MEET DEMAND

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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 industry is creating opportunity for both hospitality and staff, specialising in beer much like has

COWBOYS HELP YOUNG AUSSIES INTO PUB EMPLOYMENT

Posted on May 27th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
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 April the Cowboys’ initiative kicked off, aiming to help 20 unemployed indigenous Australians to achieve

ACCORDS TACKLE PROBLEMS AND PERCEPTIONS

Posted on March 11th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney
Liquor Accords in Sydney’s CBD are rolling out specialist training as part of a proactive campaign to improve patron safety and management, and address trade restrictions head-on. Following the success of specialised training for staff in licensed venues in the