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Member Benefits
Representing your views and minimising your risk
POLICY AND REPRESENTATION
First and foremost we are here to represent our members. Our aim – to deliver tangible outcomes to your sector that improve the business environment in which you operate. We act on issues affecting your industry to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your full potential.
For more information on our policy agenda and the successes we have had click here
WORKPLACE RELATIONS ADVISORY SERVICE
Providing up to date information and education to ensure your business remains compliant
Restaurant & Catering's Workplace Relations Advisory Service provides employers with a comprehensive range of expert advice to help clarify our members obligations as outlined by the Fair Work Australia requirements.
Restaurant & Catering provide:
For more information on the areas we provide advice on click here
Services to help your business improve and keep up to date.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
At Restaurant & Catering we appreciate how costly it can be to run a business. Based on the 7,000+ members that we represent, we have been able to negotiate some exclusive member discounts to help reduce costs in your business. These include:
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Restaurant & Catering is a Registered Training Organisation that is able to deliver nationally recognised training. We help your business comply with legislation and provide your staff with the skills they need to help you succeed. Funding is often available. We provide practical and relevant training for your industry including:
NEWS AND INDUSTRY UPDATES
Through our members only section on our website, regular email newsletters and our industry recognised Restaurant & Catering magazine, you will always be ahead of the game and informed of current trends and issues that are affecting your industry. Throughout the year and specific to each state, Restaurant & Catering organise a series of networking events to bring like-minded people together. Whether it is to learn, share or simply catch up, our events program is designed to be fun educational and a rewarding experience.
Exclusive programs to help grow your business and stand out from the crowd.
RESTAURANT & CATERING AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
A series of more than twenty industry events to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of restaurants and caterers in Australia. The Awards program provides:
Attracting the right candidates in a competitive recruitment marketplace is challenging. Discover Jobs has been designed and developed by Restaurant & Catering as the only jobs website dedicated to the hospitality industry in Australia to help businesses advertise and recruit staff.
As part of your membership service, you can advertise vacant positions in your business for FREE on this exclusive website. To increase your brand presence we have also negotiated special discounted member rates for you to post your advert on CareerOne, our online recruitment partner.
Find out how simple and easy it is to use by going to www.discoverjobs.com.au, and see the opportunities available to you and your business.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Proudly managed by Restaurant & Catering, Green Table Australia is an education and certification program that supports and recognises Australian restaurants, cafes and catering businesses that are doing what they can to reduce their impact on the environment. Your business can:Reduce your operating costs through the implementation of green initiatives
The Gold Licence is a symbol of quality that members of the public can trust when hiring a caterer. The Gold Licence logo and number can be used on all promotional material signaling to prospective clients that you have met certain minimum requirements. It offers you the opportunity to:
POLICY AND REPRESENTATION
First and foremost we are here to represent our members. Our aim – to deliver tangible outcomes to your sector that improve the business environment in which you operate. We act on issues affecting your industry to make sure you have the opportunity to reach your full potential.
For more information on our policy agenda and the successes we have had click here
WORKPLACE RELATIONS ADVISORY SERVICE
Providing up to date information and education to ensure your business remains compliant
Restaurant & Catering's Workplace Relations Advisory Service provides employers with a comprehensive range of expert advice to help clarify our members obligations as outlined by the Fair Work Australia requirements.
Restaurant & Catering provide:
- Workplace relations advice - simply call 1300 722 878
- Regularly updated wage tables
- Workplace Relations Consulting Services
- Workplace Relations Tools and Templates
For more information on the areas we provide advice on click here
Services to help your business improve and keep up to date.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS
At Restaurant & Catering we appreciate how costly it can be to run a business. Based on the 7,000+ members that we represent, we have been able to negotiate some exclusive member discounts to help reduce costs in your business. These include:
- Reduced merchant rates from WESTPAC and a number of leading banking institutions and credit card providers
- Free listing on our consumer restaurant guide
- Free superannuation advice provided by HOSTPLUS
- Saving on business insurance through key industry partners
- Advice and assistance with workers compensation
- Preferential rates and exclusive benefits from our list of Associate members
- Discounted industry stationery
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Restaurant & Catering is a Registered Training Organisation that is able to deliver nationally recognised training. We help your business comply with legislation and provide your staff with the skills they need to help you succeed. Funding is often available. We provide practical and relevant training for your industry including:
- Certificate II, III and IV in Hospitality
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Safe Food Handling and Food Safety Supervisors Certification
- Doing Business Better Seminars
- IR and WPR workshops / briefings
NEWS AND INDUSTRY UPDATES
Through our members only section on our website, regular email newsletters and our industry recognised Restaurant & Catering magazine, you will always be ahead of the game and informed of current trends and issues that are affecting your industry. Throughout the year and specific to each state, Restaurant & Catering organise a series of networking events to bring like-minded people together. Whether it is to learn, share or simply catch up, our events program is designed to be fun educational and a rewarding experience.
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Exclusive programs to help grow your business and stand out from the crowd.
RESTAURANT & CATERING AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
A series of more than twenty industry events to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of restaurants and caterers in Australia. The Awards program provides:
- regional, state and national recognition culminating in the Restaurant and Caterer of the Year announced at the national finals
- a Savour Australia™ rating mathematically derived from the judges scoring (up to 5 plate rating) published on restaurant.org.au and promoted in the media
- a nationally recognised, transparent statistical benchmarking report detailing how your business compares with others and areas for improvement
- publicity throughout the program resulting in maximum media exposure
- networking with other key businesses in your area to share knowledge and expertise
- recognition of your staff for all the hard work they do
Attracting the right candidates in a competitive recruitment marketplace is challenging. Discover Jobs has been designed and developed by Restaurant & Catering as the only jobs website dedicated to the hospitality industry in Australia to help businesses advertise and recruit staff. As part of your membership service, you can advertise vacant positions in your business for FREE on this exclusive website. To increase your brand presence we have also negotiated special discounted member rates for you to post your advert on CareerOne, our online recruitment partner.
Find out how simple and easy it is to use by going to www.discoverjobs.com.au, and see the opportunities available to you and your business.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Proudly managed by Restaurant & Catering, Green Table Australia is an education and certification program that supports and recognises Australian restaurants, cafes and catering businesses that are doing what they can to reduce their impact on the environment. Your business can:Reduce your operating costs through the implementation of green initiatives
- Create a point of difference from competitors and attract new customers
- Keep ahead of impending government legislation
- Improve staff morale, customer satisfaction and contribute to a healthier world
The Gold Licence is a symbol of quality that members of the public can trust when hiring a caterer. The Gold Licence logo and number can be used on all promotional material signaling to prospective clients that you have met certain minimum requirements. It offers you the opportunity to:
- Differentiate your business from competitors
- Demonstrate your high level of professionalism
- Create additional business opportunities