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Month: February 2018

Hotels Check Into Technology Arms Race

Big hotel chains have done a good job of fending off threats from the tech industry so far, but the fight is getting more expensive. The shares of InterContinental Hotels , IHG -2.99% owner of the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands, slipped Tuesday about 3% in London after new Chief Executive Keith Barr said the company wouldn’t return spare cash to shareholders this year. (Wall Street Journal)

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Chefs serve fish straight from the can

When it comes to great seafood, canned isn’t the first thing to comes to mind. Despite the centuries-old history of canning seafood as a preservation method, consumers are more likely to associate canned seafood with tuna salad served at Tupperware parties or sardines eaten on a wilderness trek than with a delicious dish on the menu at a sit-down restaurant. (Restaurant Hospitality)

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Waitr launches restaurant incubator for aspiring chefs

Waitr, which is known for its restaurant delivery smartphone app, has launched a new initiative to provide aspiring chefs with the tools necessary to start their own restaurants. The Waitr Restaurant Incubator Lab, which is located inside of Waitr’s recently opened Baton Rouge office, will help chefs create their own brands and menus. (Daily Advertiser)

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Upcoming Events

Apr
5
Fri
8:30 am Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Seattle ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 22 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
8
Mon
8:30 am Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Apr 8 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tacoma ServSafe Manager Class @ Bargreen Ellingson
Registration deadline: March 25 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
9
Tue
10:00 am Live webinar! Certified Food Pro...
Live webinar! Certified Food Pro...
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Certified Food Protection Manager and Person in Charge: What's the difference?
The Washington State Department of Health requires a Certified Food Protection Manager in every restaurant, as well as a Person in Charge. They must both be able to Demonstrate Knowledge of the food code. What[...]
Apr
10
Wed
10:00 am NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
NEW DATE!! [Ask a Lawyer] Salary transparency unveiled: Navigating new job posting policies
NEW DATE!! A recent Seattle Times article highlighted the increasing number of class action lawsuits filed against business owners for failing to comply with the state’s pay transparency requirements for job postings. In short, employers[...]
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]
Apr
12
Fri
8:30 am Leavenworth ServSafe Manager Class @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Leavenworth ServSafe Manager Class @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Apr 12 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Leavenworth ServSafe Manager Class @ Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Registration deadline: March 6 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
9:30 am Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Apr 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Spokane ServSafe Manager Class @ URM Foodservice
Registration deadline: March 29 Attendees must register before the deadline. Walk-ins are not accepted and will be turned away.   Member: $170 Non-member: $240 The ANSI-certified ServSafe Manager certification fulfills CFPM, PIC and DOK food[...]
Apr
24
Wed
10:00 am Live webinar! Payment Processin...
Live webinar! Payment Processin...
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar!  Payment Processing Priorities: The top 3 things to consider when you’re ready to shop
Payment processing is essential to running your business. When you’re ready to start shopping, the options can be overwhelming. In this educational session, the Washington Hospitality Association’s Payment Solutions manager and hospitality expert, Sean McHugh,[...]
May
8
Wed
1:30 pm Third-party webinar: Employer Gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer Gu...
May 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]
Jun
12
Wed
10:00 am Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Third-party webinar: Employer gu...
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Third-party webinar: Employer guide to workers’ rights
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) invites you to attend the Employer Guide to Workers’ Rights webinar to learn about the workplace rules and regulations enforced by the Employment Standards program at[...]

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