Capitalizing on Summer Events: How to Prepare Your Restaurant for Increased Foot Traffic
Here’s how you can leverage the summer event season to your advantage with strategic planning and smart promotions.
Ways Calgary Restaurants Can Reduce Their Water Consumption
Tips and ideas restaurants in Calgary can implement to reduce their water consumption.
Official Statement: Possible Closures & Restrictions for Calgary Restaurants
June 16th statement in response to possible restriction or closure mandates on Calgary Restaurants by the City of Calgary.
Supporting Mental Health in the Hospitality Workplace: Actionable Tips and Essential Resources
Navigating Your Restaurant Equipment Financing with SilverChef: Rent-Try-Buy vs. Lease-to-Keep
Choosing the right financing option for your restaurant's equipment is a crucial decision that impacts both your operational efficiency and your financial health. SilverChef, a proud sponsor of the Alberta Hospitality Association, understands the diverse needs of the hospitality industry and offers two flexible financing solutions: Rent-Try-Buy and Lease-to-Keep. Understanding these options can help you make an informed decision, but it's also important to consider why these financing routes might be more advantageous than paying cash upfront for your equipment
Empowering the Future of Hospitality: Leveraging Alberta’s Post-Secondary Programs and the WIL Grant
As a restaurant owner, tapping into the pool of enthusiastic, trained young professionals graduating from Alberta’s various post-secondary hospitality programs can be a game-changer for your business. Here’s a list of the post-secondary hospitality programs in Alberta.
Mastering the Art of Hospitality Resumes: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Professionals
Whether your aim is to dazzle as a chef, charm as front-of-house staff, or innovate behind the scenes in roles like marketing or operations, here’s how to craft a resume that opens doors to new opportunities.
The Evolution of Calgary’s Single-Use Items Bylaw: A Guide for Restaurant Owners
This blog post aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the single-use plastics Ban in Calgary, its implications, and how you can prepare for a possible transition.
AHA Responds to the Federal Alcohol Excise Tax
The Alberta Hospitality Association has been calling on the Federal Government to halt its proposed 4.7% increase in the Federal Alcohol Excise Tax, scheduled for April 2024. This tax hike is unwarranted and threatens to impose further strain on an industry that is already grappling with soaring costs across the board - from supply chains and labor shortages to existing tax burdens.
Exploring Unique Career Paths in Alberta's Hospitality Industry
Whether you're passionate about social media, event planning, or sustainability, there's likely a niche for you in the Alberta hospitality scene. Here's a closer look at some cool and unique job opportunities that could be on your radar.
Easy Steps to a Happier, More Productive Restaurant Team
In the fast-paced and often high-pressure environment of the restaurant industry, fostering a positive work culture is not just a nicety—it's a necessity.
Here are actionable steps restaurant owners can take to cultivate a thriving work culture.
How to Effectively Hire Students + New Grads For Your Restaurant
Insights on how to effectively hire new grads + students for your restaurant.
Effective Upselling Techniques for Your Restaurant
Upselling is an art that can significantly boost your restaurant's profits when done right. Here are proven techniques to help your staff upsell.
Maximizing Your Restaurant's Revenue During the Super Bowl
Whether you’re hosting a watch party or not, these strategies can help drive revenue for your restaurant during Super Bowl weekend.
Creative Ways to Drive Revenue During the Slow Season
This time of year can be a challenging time for restaurants in Alberta. But with a bit of creativity and strategy, you can turn these slower months into opportunities for growth and engagement. In this post, we're sharing some effective tips to help you attract more customers and keep your restaurant bustling, even during the off-peak times.
Creating A Profitable Mocktail Menu
This blog post will explore why mocktails are becoming an indispensable part of restaurant offerings and provide practical tips on how to start implementing a mocktail menu using ingredients you already have on hand.
Press Release: CEBA Repayment Deadline
Alberta Hospitality Association Address CEBA Repayment Loans: A Crisis for Alberta's Restaurant Industry
fight to extend CEBA until the end of 2024
Send this templated email to your MP and join the converstaion!
A Look Inside The WIL Grant Application Process
We've received several inquiries about our WIL grant application procedure. In this blog post, we'll provide you with insights into the WIL grant application and its timeline. So you can apply with confidence!
Mastering the Holiday Rush: Operation Tips for Restaurants
With thoughtful preparation and strategic planning, you can effectively navigate the holiday hustle. Here are a few things to consider as we gear up for the season.