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The solutions resource for education, training and career development for Washington state's hospitality community. Scholarships available.
We offer several training programs for the hospitality community, including ServSafe Manager and MAST permits. We are a non-profit charitible foundation that provides training resources for the Washington state hospitality community. If you are interested in a program, give us a call! We also host fundraising events to raise funds for scholarships for culinary students and are always looking for mentors to participate in the ProStart program.
04/28/2024
CONGRATULATIONS to our Bonney Lake Management team!
04/28/2024
Follow along the NPSI journey to see talent from all the representing states!
ProStart Program
View Bonney Lake Management present live here!!
https://www.instagram.com/bibliophile.69/live/17998732589567046.
04/27/2024
Final product for North Central!
04/27/2024
Andddd they completed and did a phenominal job! Congratulations NC!!
Bonney Lake Management team is up tomorrow morning!
04/27/2024
National ProStart Invitational is in full swing!
North Central is ready to go! They just started their culinary heat here in Baltimore!!!!
Send them all well wishes :)
04/17/2024
Our State ProStart culinary team winners, North Central H.S are featured in The Spokesman-Review!
Here you can read about the team and their journey as they prepare for nationals.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/apr/17/the-taste-of-victory-north-central-students-head-t/?utm_email=94b2fec376&utm_source=The+Spokesman-Review+Newsletters&utm_campaign=75b6375011-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_05_24_08_40_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_38e7a8f269-75b6375011-98659959
The taste of victory: North Central students head to national culinary contest Four North Central High School students qualified in March to compete in the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore. Similar to TV cooking-show pressure, they and about 400 competitors from high schools across the country will make a three-course meal in 60 minutes using only two butane burners...
03/21/2024
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Individual Winners
Student of the Year: Hazel Goodman from Rogers High School
Hazel is an exemplary student who has a huge passion for Hospitality and at every turn in her high school years is enjoying all the opportunities.
Educator of the Year: Tracy Green from Newport High School
Tracy is admired by all her students, past and present, the dedication she puts into teaching is invaluable.
03/21/2024
Thank you to our 2024 ProStart Invitational sponsor, The Cowlitz Indian Tribe.
This event is the highlight of so many students' year!
Your support for the Hospitality industry and our future workforce is amazing.
We can't thank you enough!
If you haven't seen the gallery from this year's event yet, you can find it here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wramedia/albums/72177720315528080
03/21/2024
Huge thank you to all of our judges and volunteers for coming to support the 2024 ProStart Invitational. Without you this event simply could not happen.
Your dedication, support, and eagerness to help our future workforce is unmatched.
We appreciate you!
Volunteers:
Nick Musser- Bargreen Ellingson
Glenn Christensen – Ecolab
Mary Klukas – Ecolab
Chris Hayes – Ecolab
David Lumberg –Former Ecolab
Gwen Nesbit – Pierce County Educator
Alex Quevedo – Curtis High School Ambassador
Washington Hospitality Association Staff: Amy Spain, Lisa Ellefson, Sheryl Jackson, Nicole, Jackson, Shannon Braegelmann, Sonja Halverson
Greyson Moreno- Son of Brian Moreno
Bradley Bearden- ilani Casino & Hotel
Culinary Judges:
Lead: Cynthia Monroe: NEWTech Prep
Jason Butcherite: WSU’s Dining Services
Anna Sarvello – Ecolab
Carol Guiliano – EcoSure
Nathan John: WSU’s Dining Services
Allyssa Sheppard: WSU's Dining Services
Tom Edinger: WSU's Dining Services
Josh Norton- Dietary Director
Derek Bugge- Harbor Foodservice
Kevin McGuffin- Harbor Foodservice
Tristan Olive- Harbor Foodservice
David Faro- National Restaurant Association
Tony Parker- Renton Technical College
Jay Entrikin- Former Walla Walla Community College
Prakash Niroula- Compass Group
Management:
Lead: Brian Moreno: EF Board Chair/Managing Parter: McDonald's
Shawn Garner: Charlie's Produce
Oliver Kotelnikov: IBA
Will Wohlfeil: WSU’s Dining Services
Mark Beatie: WSU's Dining Services
Jeremiah Sprague: WSU’s Dining Services
Lisa Lara: The Point Casino & Hotel
Chad Sparks: WSU’s Dining Services
David Porter: ilani Casino & Hotel
Jefferey Frederick: Ascend Hospitality Group
03/20/2024
Thank you to all the schools who competed at the 2024 ProStart Invitational.
Without your dedication, energy, and talent this event couldn't happen!
Congratulations to all teams that made it!
Management:
Bonney Lake High School
Ferris High School
Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Rogers High School
Cheney High School
Newport High School
Culinary:
North Central High School
Newport High School
Ferris High School x2
Lewis & Clark High School x2
Mt. Tahoma High School x2
Foss High School
Check out the gallery of photos from this event here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wramedia/albums/72177720315528080/
2024 ProStart Competition Explore this photo album by Washington Hospitality Association on Flickr!
03/19/2024
Congratulations to all competing teams at the ProStart State Invitational!
We have 2 teams moving onto Nationals at the end of April in Baltimore, MD.
Let’s give a huge congratulations to:
Our state Management Winners: Bonney Lake High School
Our State Culinary Winners: North Central High School
More on the competition to come! ProStart Program
07/26/2023
“As the second largest private-sector employer in the country, America's restaurants are an economic force, but that statistic doesn't fully tell the story of the millions of individuals who are living the American Dream by working in our industry. This video captures a few poignant stories that help tell the 'Industry of Opportunity' story.”
America's Restaurants -- Industry of Opportunity As the second largest private-sector employer in the country, America's restaurants are an economic force, but that statistic doesn't fully tell the story of...
07/20/2023
NEW! CEO Podcast with new Education Foundation Director Sonja Halverson!
This month, Anthony welcomes our brand-new Director of the Education Foundation, Sonja Halverson. The two discuss re-launching the program and how it will help your current and future employees. Sponsored by Hospitality Health Insurance and ERNwest. https://mysoundwise.com/episodes/16891845432642131e
07/13/2023
It’s been three years since the pandemic forced a pause on the Education Foundation. As we return to normal, the foundation is coming back to illuminate the pathways to success for the next generation of hospitality workers. The focus will be on workforce development.
03/28/2023
Hospitality Job Fair
When: April 17, 2023 12:00-4:00 pm
Where: Sparkman Cellars (14300 NE 145th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072)
https://woodinvillewinecountry.wildapricot.org/event-5149881
All hospitality organizations are invited to participate (wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, hotels, and more) to recruit for both permanent and/or seasonal/temporary openings.
Cost:
• Non-Member Price: $225
• WWC Member Price: $125 (WWC Membership Information)
• WWC Cuvee Member Price: $75
Employer Registration includes:
• Up to 3 participating representatives from your company
• 1 booth (1 linen covered table with 2 chairs)
• Tabletop Display Sign
• Free job posting on WWC's Job Board and access to uploaded resumes
• 20% discount code for their employees to use for the Off-Flavor Training Course by the Cicerone Certification Program
Woodinville Wine Country
www.woodinvillewinecountry.com
Join us on April 17th at Sparkman Cellars for a hospitality job fair!
Job Seekers | Employers
New changes are coming to the Washington State Food Code on March 1. Are you prepared? This webinar highlights key changes and answers many questions.
Sponsored by Harbor Foodservice
For more information, go to https://wahospitality.org/.
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12/02/2021
Check out the latest CEO Podcast! https://youtu.be/tqxC0eVM97w
[CEO Podcast] The vaccine mandate: What's up and what's next Join Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton as he discusses the latest about the federal vaccine requirements and what is coming ne...
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 11/16/21
OSHA rules on President Biden's vaccine mandate were recently released. Check out our November 24th webinar on this topic with employment lawyer Catharine Morriset. As we get closer to the holidays… concerns about supply chain disruptions are top of mind. Be sure to read our article with industry experts who discuss the supply chain challenges facing the industry.
For more information, go to https://wahospitality.org/
10/20/2021
King County vaccine requirement for hospitality guests starts October 25; rapid changes in hospitality workforce; Northwest Hospitality Leadership Podcast starts!
https://youtu.be/OwEvmChF4mY
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 10/19/21 King County vaccine requirement for hospitality guests starts October 25; rapid changes in hospitality workforce; Northwest Hospitality Leadership Podcast s...
09/15/2021
Check out the replay from the single-use plastic bag ban webinar!
Webinar Replay: What you need to know about the single-use plastic bag ban Shannon Jones, material management coordinator for Western Washington at the Department of Ecology, discusses the single-use plastic bag ban with Samantha Lo...
Washington Hospitality Association CEO Anthony Anton reviews highlights affecting the hospitality industry over the past month and goes over issues facing the industry for the month of August. For the main feature of the podcast, Anthony discusses creating a great company culture with Chris Jensen of the Table Group.
For more information, go to https://wahospitality.org/
07/27/2021
New 2-minute video!
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 7/27/21 Wildfire Toolkit for members; Fallout from workforce shortage; Washington state closures timeline. For more information, go to https://www.wahospitality.org.
Related resources at: http://wha.fyi/mvpolicies
As the CDC and Washington’s rules regarding masks, vaccines, and reopening change, we know you have questions. Join Washington Hospitality employment law attorney Catharine Morisset as she discusses:
• Mask and vaccine legal requirements for your employees
• Lawful vaccine incentive programs
• Mask policies for guests
• Whether and how to ask guests for proof of vaccination
• Your questions
Brought to you by IBA.
03/23/2021
New video update! All food service employees in Washington state are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting March 31; Phase 3 started March 22 and includes new rules for eating and drinking establishments. Specialized reopening toolkits are now available!
For more information, go to https://wahospitality.org/
Two Minute Video: What you need to know 3/23/21 All food service employees in Washington state are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting March 31; Phase 3 started March 22 and includes n...
Webinar and Q and A on the PPP & Employee Retention Credit the Advisory Network's with Rick Braa.
Check out https://wahospitality.org/.
Ready for Winter webinar series; great member resources; Spokane County Hospitality Grant Relief.
For more information, go to https://wahospitality.org/.
07/31/2020
[CEO Podcast] Let’s talk about the new restrictions - Q&A with Anthony
Association President and CEO Anthony Anton will hop on Zoom at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5 for his monthly chat with members – and to talk about the latest legal challenges, state of the industry, and virus spread. Register here. https://wha.fyi/ceo080520
05/22/2020
Register Now: Phase 2 Re-opening Checklist Webinar
Tuesday, May 26th we are hosting a webinar on what steps you should take when re-opening.
On the panel we will have:
Mike Haller, who has spent 25 years teaching food safety and is an adjunct professor at CSU San Bernardino and Fullerton.
Todd Frantz, whose career began in the San Bernadino Health department and before his time at UL Everclean was the Principal Food Safety and Public Health Manger for the Walt Disney Company
Samantha Louderback, she is our lead at the association and expert on all things regarding the Department of Health.
Click here to register: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/49/gw8wos6x
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