Industry Spotlight: Party time at our house(s)

Industry Spotlight: Party time at our house(s)

Operators tend to get very busy during the holiday season with buyouts or private room bookings for company parties — but what about us? The Hawai‘i Restaurant Association thought we’d ask some members what they do for their employees at this time of year. Burgers on...
HRA’s 12th Annual Hall of Fame Event Recap

HRA’s 12th Annual Hall of Fame Event Recap

The Hawaii Restaurant Association’s 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction & Chefs of Aloha Dine Around was held on Monday, November 19th at the Sheraton Waikiki. The HRA Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding restaurateurs and chefs who have made...
Attract the Best Talent with These Top 2019 Recruiting Strategies!

Attract the Best Talent with These Top 2019 Recruiting Strategies!

Low unemployment rates in Hawaii have affected recruiting strategies. Compared to a few years ago, it’s a candidate driven job market where finding the right talent with in-demand skills has become harder, more expensive and time-consuming. With candidates holding so...

KCC Culinary School Announces FREE Cook Certification Program

Through a federal grant, the Culinary Institute of the Pacific via the Kapi’olani Community College Culinary Department, is able to offer a FREE State Cook Certificate program to anyone who’s working as a cook (prep, line, sous, exec, etc) at any...
December’s Food Safety Tip – Employee Drinks

December’s Food Safety Tip – Employee Drinks

Kitchens are hot, and workers need to drink a beverage during work to stay hydrated. There are proper and incorrect ways of having a beverage while at work. As with all safety steps, the goal is to prevent the potential for contamination of foods and surfaces. If...