How To Plan Your Way To Success In 5 Steps Why Plan Your Way To Success? If you don’t have a plan, it’s like you are going to an unknown destination without a map… We have worked with over 800 hospitality businesses in Victoria over the past 20 years and in our experience we’ve found […]
Read more...
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT STAFF: 5 STEPS TO RECRUITMENT SUCCESS I often hear hospitality employers say they can’t find good staff. I get it. Hiring is a challenging process. And in the hospitality industry where retention is also difficult, hiring the wrong employee is costly – in terms of money, time, and potentially […]
Read more...
AVTES Students Recognised Finalsts in Fonterra Proud to be a Chef competition. AVTES is proud to announce that 3 apprentice chefs undertaking training with AVTES have been recognised in the national Fonterra Proud to be a Chef competition. The following apprentices were selected as one of 32 finalists from a pool of competitors for their […]
Read more...Apprenticeships and Traineeships Made Simple If you’re like most hospitality business owners and managers, when someone starts talking about apprenticeships and traineeships you tune out. Sure you’re keen to train your staff, but it all seems too complicated… Wouldn’t it be great if you knew the basics so you could confidently find and implement training […]
Read more...Today is the 20th Anniversary of AVTES. On 12 December 1997 Chris and Louise Fitzgibbon registered the company Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services. It’s been a long journey. And while they are very modest and would never make a big deal about it, I think this achievement should be celebrated and congratulated. Since I’ll […]
Read more...Congratulations 2017 AVTES Awards Winners! Each year AVTES rewards our most high achieving students and employers through the AVTES Awards. We’d like to present the 2017 AVTES Awards winners and finalists. The AVTES Awards recognise and reward excellence in training. As well as the important role apprentices, trainees, students, and employers play in building a […]
Read more...
Wondering what your hospitality business should do now that the 457 visas program has been axed? Read on to find out how to restructure your workforce and end up better off. The Changes By now you probably know that the 457 visas are being axed. (You can check out all the official government information here.) […]
Read more...
WHY YOU NEED BETTER SERVICE IN YOUR HOTEL Changing Customer Expectations Require Better Dining Experiences Once upon a time the local pub was a place where people got together to hang out and drink beer. Back then, customers just wanted affordable drinks purchased from a bar attendant and a comfy place to sit and chat. […]
Read more...
Ever wondered exactly how an on-the-job apprenticeship actually works? Read on to find all the answers to your questions… Are you sick of sending your staff member off to trade school? Would you be interested in an alternative where they could be at work, doing their usual duties? Well there is. It’s called on-the-job training. […]
Read more...New Front of House Apprenticeship New Government Funding Presents Great Opportunity For Hospitality Businesses In a move that is generating a lot of excitement in the hospitality industry, The Victorian Government has just announced new funding for a front of house apprenticeship. This announcement heralds the return of the career waiter and recognises the hospitality […]
Read more...