Seafood labelling reforms will increase red tape: R&CA
R&CA does not support the proposed introduction of mandatory Country of Origin labelling for seafood served in NSW restaurants, claiming the move…
Capitalising on a global network: behind OpenTable’s launch Down Under
Lisa Hasen, vice president of APAC for OpenTable, explains why the booking platform decided to launch Down Under, and what it can…
Fair Work launches anonymous tip-off service
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James has launched an Anonymous Report function, allowing the community to dob in businesses that arent complying with…
International student underpaid more than $10,000
An international student working as a cook at a Melbourne restaurant was underpaid more than $10,000 because the owner believed he was…
Penalty rates, card fees and technological change top industry issues: Impos Report
Research from hospitality point of sale provider Impos has found penalty rates are the number one challenge affecting the hospitality industry.
International Convention Centre Sydney announces beverage operations and cellar manager
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has appointed William Wilson to the role of beverage operations and cellar manager.
Simple number crunching exposes the reality of Australias chef shortage
Justin Browne, managing director of Edupi, hospitality immigration specialists, analyses a medium sized restaurant's financials to shed light on the real reason…
Backpacker tax delayed
The federal government has announced the introduction of a controversial backpacker tax which would see working holidaymakers taxed at 32.5 percent will…
Mothers Day bookings up 61 percent
According to Dimmi, this year Mothers Day restaurant bookings were up 61 percent, with Critinis the most popular dining location in the…
Appetite for Excellence finalists revealed
The hospitality industrys most promising young talents have been revealed, with the announcement of the 2016 Electrolux Appetite for Excellence finalists.