HEC President and CEO Clayton A. Kamida has prepared information of immense importance to HRA members, as the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed to rescind federal regulations imposing limitations on certain types of tip pools. Please see the below summary, and...
Like most people, New Years resolutions are a wish to improve on a personal issue in the coming year. I broke mine with the extra pancakes I had the next morning, but there are a few that your restaurant should make and keep in this new year and beyond. Keeping of...
Founded in 2000, the award-winning Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory is the nation’s first tree-to-bar operation. North Carolina natives Bob and Pam Cooper own and operate the Keauhou-Kona plantation and factory to produce single-origin chocolate exclusively from...
This month, instead of focusing on one industry professional, I take the time to put the spotlight on all of those in the restaurant and hospitality business. Our industry is already, often, thankless, grueling and demanding. The holidays are no exception. In fact,...
Food service establishments are making the shift, by swapping out outdated kitchen equipment for energy efficient ones, which results in higher quality food. Energy efficiency really is a win-win situation! In this course, we’re giving you tips on how to...
The Honolulu Club Bar and Lounge (open to the public) is the ideal hangout spot to socialize, relax or watch a game with your friends. Every week the Club invites talented musicians to entertain and delight our members and guests with its warm and inviting interior,...