Canberra cafe facing court over for record-keeping and payslip breaches
The business operating the cafe faces a maximum penalty of up to $27,000 per record keeping and pay slip contravention.
“We’re about to have a skills exodus”: operators respond to 457 announcement
R&CA may have welcomed the federal governments decision to abolish the 457 visa program, but chefs and restaurateurs around the country are…
OpenTable introduces Messenger bot for reservations
With OpenTables bot for Messenger, diners across the globe can make reservations at more than 40,000 restaurants worldwide directly from within Messenger…
Christine Manfield joins Pearl Catering team
Christine Manfield has been announced as director of food for Sydney-based Pearl Catering bringing with her 30 years of restaurateur and chef…
Industry bodies respond to 457 visa announcement
Industry bodies have welcomed Prime Minister Turnbull's announcement that the 457 visa will be abolished and replaced with a new scheme, but…
Australian government axes 457 work visa: experts react
Skilled migration needs to continue as a central part of any policy solution for addressing Australias skills needs.
Adrian Richardsons restaurant accused of underpaying staff
La Luna Bistro in Carlton North is being accused of underpaying staff members, just a fortnight after restaurateur George Calombaris was in…
Penalty rates decision a mixed bag: R&CA
R&CA CEO, John Hart said he's pleased the Fair Work Commission has acknowledged the differences in hospitality work to traditional sectors, but…
The trend to turf in 2017
In her first column for Hospitality, Elizabeth Meryment laments Australia's deteriorating service standards.
5 ways to drive word of mouth marketing
Word of mouth doesnt equal shining reviews day in and day out. Ken Burgin offers five ways you can command the conversation…