R&CA launch fast-track program for chefs
The program will allow apprentices to become qualified chefs in half the normal time.
Census data shows growth in hospitality employment
There were 80,723 chefs in 2016 compared to 57,613 recorded in the 2011 Census.
Restaurant spending among tourists continues to grow
Domestic tourists’ spend on restaurant and takeaway meals exceeded $10 billion for the year ending June 2017.
NSW hospitality businesses recognised for excellence
A time-honoured favourite took out metropolitan Restaurant of the Year.
ACT Awards for Excellence winners announced
Many of the winning businesses will compete at the national Awards for Excellence next month.
R&CA: Hospitality sector will benefit from WA Budget
R&CA CEO says investment in tourism would ultimately be beneficial to the state’s café and restaurant sector.
R&CA: Increased visitor spend a boom for hospitality
Total expenditure on food, drink and accommodation exceeded $12.3 billion for the year ending June 2017.
Tasmanian and Victorian hospitality businesses awarded
The Savour Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence Restaurant of the Year went to Estelle by Scott Pickett.
R&CA participates in small business policy forum
R&CA recently participated in a policy forum alongside representatives from several other small business associations.
R&CA criticises SA food truck reforms
The reforms allow an unrestricted number of food trucks to operate in close proximity to café and restaurants.