 WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US!
In addition to representing, educating and promoting the restaurant industry, the Association offers a myriad of other member benefits that provide valuable tools and resources for foodservice operators, educators, suppliers and more.
The following information will introduce you to the Restaurant Association of New Zealand and highlights the many advantages of becoming a member.
Membership of the Restaurant Association pays in a number of ways...
1. PROFESSIONAL ADVICE & INFORMATION SERVICES
We are available with professional advice and guidance on the running of your business, where we particularly specialise in employment relations advice. Information is communicated to our members through:
2. COST SAVING BENEFITS
Membership gives you access to a wide range of member programmes to directly improve your profitability by saving you money on essential services and supplies. These include:
Download an info sheet in STANDARD CHINESE here, OR, Download an info sheet in TRADITIONAL CHINESE here.
3. EDUCATION & TRAINING
The Association actively and continuously promotes the development of a skilled workforce for the industry.
- We run professional development short courses to improve the industry.
- We maintain a close relationship with the Hospitality Standards Institute and industry training providers.
- We provide advice and assistance with Modern Apprenticeship programmes.
- We participate wherever we can in industry related training initiatives.
4. PROMOTION OF YOUR BUSINESS
Association members can take advantage of our FREE exclusive advertising / promotion of their businesses through our online Dining Guide, www.dinefind.co.nz & get new customers through their door by joining the Restaurant Association gift voucher programme – two of our most successful initiatives!
5. EXCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Restaurant Association members can also take full
advantage of a range of special activities. From Branch activities to the premier annual hospitality event, HospitalityNZ, these events throughout the year allow members to network and exchange ideas with a range of like-minded individuals.
6. LOCAL & GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION
The Association makes regular representations to Central and Local Government on issues impacting on the industry. It effectively influences key decision makers. It issues media releases on issues capturing attention. As the Association represents New Zealand's fourth largest retail sector it is regularly invited to present an opinion on a wide range of matters under discussion
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