Fine Food Queensland Business Seminars:
Brisbane 11-13 March 2012
Held at Brisbane Convention Centre: Free Entry Seminars are 60 minutes, with leading experts on important industry issues: cost control, marketing, menu planning, nutrition, equipment, technology, new products and legal issues. Seminars are presented at the Business Seminar Theatre on the Show Floor and include opportunities for the audience to ask questions.
Register Now: Seminars are FREE for people attending Fine Food, so make sure you REGISTER ONLINE NOW and tell your friends in the industry. Fine Food is strictly trade only: entry is restricted to members of the retail, foodservice and hospitality industry.
Sunday 11th March 11am Session 1: Kitchen Cost Control -18 ways to cut expenses and increase efficiency with staff, purchasing, equipment, recipe costs and utilities. Start saving today!
Presented by Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality. 12.15pm Session 2: Design Makeover - create a fresh look without breaking the bank. How to attract more attention and saless with low-cost menu, design and presentation changes.
With David Moore and Craig Lee of Drift at Brookwater Golf Club. 1.45pm Session 3: Cutting Water, Gas and Electricity Costs - expert and very practical information on how your business can reduce utility costs and increase profits.
With Ben Pearson of Green Skilled. 3pm Session 4: How to Attract More Customers in Tough Times - smart sales, marketing and social media tips, with great examples from clever operators.
With David Moore, former operator of Drift on the jetty at Milton (before the January 2011 floods). >> More Information on Speakers and Panel Guests
Monday 12th March
11am Session 1: Smart Recruitment in 2012 - how to find, train, motivate and keep the best staff in a very competitive environment.
Diane Gallagher of Chefs on the Run and Brenda Fawdon of Mondo 12.15pm Session 2: Menu Masters - hear from local restaurant and café owners, and chefs who are successfully using healthy food and creative menu planning.
With Martin Duncan of Freestyle Tout and Tony Percuoco of Tartufo Restaurant 1.45pm Session 3: Smart Caterers: Profit Tactics for 2012 - hear from leading Brisbane caterers on competition, new equipment, customer trends and cost control.
With Kathy Heath of Kathy Heath Catering and Craig Fox of Wine & Dine 'em Catering. 3pm Session 4: Wages & OH&S Update - latest information on wages, award changes, Fairwork Australia policies and Workcover updates.
Presented by Kelly Flahavin of Restaurant & Catering Australia and Anton Duc of Baking Associations of Australia. >> More Information on Speakers and Panel Guests Tuesday 13th March
11am Session 1: Gourmet and Regional Produce - how local chefs are using regional produce. New products and suppliers to build on Queensland's great reputation.
With Martin Duncan of Freestyle Tout and Petra Frieser of Regional Foodies 12.15pm Session 2: Smart Pub Food - hear from successful local managers and chefs on how they're attracting the right customers and creating a profitable business.
With Mark Bell of Airlie Beach Hotel and Aaron Tapper of the Full Moon Hotel. 1.45pm Session 3: Meet the Operators - the inside information on success tactics from leading Queensland business owners. Marketing, menu trends, cost-control and staff management.
With Brenda Fawdon of Mondo and Rhian Rodrigues, Executive Chef of the Walnut Restaurant at Royal on the Park Hotel and Nicolle Toohey of Sono Restaurant 3pm Session 4: The Digital Manager - online rostering, table bookings, cost-control and management services with new technology. Many great options at surprisingly low cost.
With Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality.
Register Now: Seminars are FREE for people attending Fine Food, so make sure you REGISTER ONLINE NOW and tell your friends in the industry. Fine Food is strictly trade only: entry is restricted to members of the retail, foodservice and hospitality industry.
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