Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for hospitality, retail workers, Fair Work Commission rules

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Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for hospitality, retail workers, Fair Work Commission rules

Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail and fast-food industries, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) said nearly half a million people, including some of the country's lowest-paid workers, would lose up to $6,000 a year. The commission said the cuts would lead to increased services and trading hours on public holidays and Sundays... You can download Summary of Decision - //www.fwc.gov.au/documents/sites/awardsmodernfouryr/2017fwcfb1001-summary.pdf Read More Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for hospitality, retail workers, Fair Work Commission rules

The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing [Infographic]

Courtesy of Oddle There are so many different restaurant marketing options for owners and operators that it can get a little hectic. Do you go traditional print route or concentrate on digital media? Keep it “free” and organic or delve into paid advertising? Go guerilla or traditional? Options are good. Too many options and where do you begin?... Read More The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing [Infographic]

The changing face of clubs in Australia

The Epping Club's CEO Peter Saez (pictured below) shares his take on the future of the club industry and its movement towards premium dining. When the Epping Club went against the grain by introducing a new premium dining restaurant in a club in 2016, it was a bold move that shook the $5 schnitzel stereotype. Since then, it's become the start of a slow evolution for clubs, determined to position themselves as dining precincts that rival some of the Australia’s most iconic restaurants... Read More The changing face of clubs in Australia

Does Your Restaurant Need a CPA?

Entrepreneurial restaurant owners are great at juggling priorities ranging from pleasing demanding patrons to hiring staff, but one ball that often gets dropped in the juggling act is the financial side of the business. Smart owners know when they need help, but they often don’t know how to find an accountant or what questions to ask. Not sure if it's time to find a professional? Ask yourself these two questions: Do you spend too much time trying to understand what your financials are telling you?... Read More Does Your Restaurant Need a CPA?

How to Manage Difficult Customers

Even when you feel like you're on top of your game, there will be times when you’ll have to deal with difficult guests. They may be in a bad mood, had a less_than_pleasant day, aren’t acquainted with cultural expectations, or are just wired that way. It’s always best to believe in the best of humanity when you happen upon a guest that seems bent on making things difficult for you. They may not behave that way under different circumstances. Read More How to Manage Difficult Customers

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