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SUMMARY:Meal Period and Rest Break Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality employers continue to operate in an increasingly complex and highly scrutinized employment environment. Wage and hour compliance—particularly regarding meal and rest periods—remains an area of significant focus for plaintiffs’ attorneys\, regulators\, and courts. Understanding current requirements and evaluating workplace practices can help employers better navigate potential risks and challenges. \nJoin allied member and employment law attorney Catharine Morisset of Fisher Phillips for an exclusive members-only webinar designed specifically for hospitality employers. This informative session will provide an overview of meal and rest period requirements\, discuss common areas of concern that may arise in hospitality operations\, and share practical considerations for reviewing workplace policies and practices. \nTopics will include: \n\nCurrent meal and rest period requirements affecting hospitality employers\nRecent trends in wage and hour litigation and enforcement\nCommon operational challenges that can create compliance concerns\nPractical approaches to policy implementation\, documentation\, and manager training\nConsiderations for evaluating existing practices and identifying potential areas for improvement\n\nMeal breaks and rest period employee protections apply whether you have a team of 1 or 1\,000. Failure to fully comply with the laws and regulations can be costly. This webinar will provide valuable information to help you better understand the current landscape and make informed decisions about your employment practices. \nLegal disclaimer: The information provided in this webinar is not legal advice. The Washington Hospitality Association recommends that members intending to use or rely upon the information\, descriptions and statements provided here obtain independent legal advice from their own legal counsel before doing so.
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Build\, Launch\, and Scale a High-Performance Restaurant Business\n \nWhat you’ll walk away with \n\nA clear\, validated restaurant concept that stands out\nA realistic financial plan (startup costs\, sales\, break-even)\nProven systems to control food\, labor\, and cash flow\nLeadership strategies to build and retain a strong team\nPractical tools to drive repeat guests and increase revenue\n\nWho this is for \n\nAspiring restaurant owners ready to take the leap\nNew operators who want to avoid costly mistakes\nOperators looking to strengthen fundamentals and profitability\n\nWhy attend\nLearn real systems from experts who’ve run restaurants. Not theory – just what works. \nYour Outcome\nLeave with a clear\, step-by-step roadmap to launch and run a successful restaurant—backed by strong financials\, disciplined systems\, and confident leadership. \n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\n What do you learn in a restaurant entrepreneurship bootcamp?\nIn this bootcamp\, you’ll learn how to start\, plan\, and operate a successful restaurant\, from developing your concept and building a business plan to managing food and labor costs\, leading a team\, and driving repeat business. The focus is practical\, real-world execution\, not theory. \nIs this bootcamp good for beginners with no restaurant experience?\nYes. This bootcamp is designed for aspiring restaurant owners as well as new operators. It breaks down complex topics like financial planning\, operations\, and leadership into clear\, actionable steps you can follow\, even if you’re just starting out. \nHow do I know if my restaurant idea is viable?\nYou’ll learn how to validate your concept by defining your target guest\, analyzing competitors\, evaluating your trade area\, and aligning your menu and pricing strategy to market demand. \nWhat financial topics are covered in the bootcamp?\nThe session covers startup budgets\, sales forecasting\, break-even analysis\, labor planning\, and capital needs. You’ll also learn how to manage prime cost\, control food and labor expenses\, and read a restaurant P&L with confidence. \nWill I learn how much money I need to start a restaurant?\nYes. You’ll build a realistic understanding of startup costs\, ongoing expenses\, and how much capital is required to open and sustain your restaurant through the early stages.
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/restaurant-entrepreneurship-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-6/
CATEGORIES:Local
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SUMMARY:ServSave Manager class—Lacey
DESCRIPTION:A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655). \nServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. \nIt also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK)\, Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code. \nRegister by Sept. 14\, 2026.
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/servsave-manager-class-lacey-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Harbor Foodservice\, 3901 Hogum Bay Rd NE\, Lacey\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-7/
CATEGORIES:Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Seattle":MAILTO:scta@visitseattle.org
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-8/
CATEGORIES:Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Seattle":MAILTO:scta@visitseattle.org
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-9/
CATEGORIES:Local
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