The bottom line is important.
Saving you money is what we do best.
1. Exclusive discounts
As a member, you get access to exclusive discounts from our partners. These deals could save you thousands each year.
American Express
Westpac
EFTPOS New Zealand
OfficeMax
Noel Leeming
The Utility Company
Bunnings Trade
Gallagher Insurance
Loaded
MunaHR
Harrows
Barcats
Check out how much you could be saving
+ Much, much more
2. Support
Running a business is tricky. We’re here to help.
Mentor Me
Our resident mentor has been there, seen that. With advice from an experienced restaurant owner, this service is like a weekly health check for your business, whatever stage you’re at. The value of this service alone will pay back your membership fee in no time.
Helpline
Help is only a phone call away. Our service is staffed by legally-trained experts who help members with everything from employment relations* to leases and liquor licensing regulations. We hope our weekly mentoring service will help you steer clear of trouble, but our always-on hotline has your back just in case.
* Services provided for any mediation or authority hearings are available for a small extra cost
Advocacy & representation
We work hard to make sure your views and needs are at the table when important decisions are made. We work with a huge range of organisations – from government bodies to advisory groups. We build relationships, make submissions and lobby for change to make sure the industry’s voice is loud and clear.
Join now to access business services
3. Information
Navigating regulation and legislation for the hospitality industry is a minefield. We track the latest news and developments and feed them out to you in digestible chunks via regular newsletters and our industry publication, Savour online.
Industry research and the Hospitality Report
Our Hospitality Industry Report brings together all the research, commentary and statistics you need to track the industry and spot trends. Free to members, our report provides information that isn’t available anywhere else. It’s particularly useful if you’re just starting out and building a business plan. Our Snapshot Surveys offer insights into a huge range of issues while our annual Foodservice Facts give you sales statistics and analysis. Our Survey of Remuneration will guide you on the latest industry rates of pay.
Business Resources
We’ve built a huge library of handbooks, guidelines and business templates to help you navigate the hospitality industry. You’ll find everything from sample leases to immigration guides – all designed to save you time when dealing with the day to challenges of running a business.
4. Network
Our 12 regional branches host informal meetups twice a year.
You’ll hear from relevant speakers and have a chance to network and chat with other cafe and restaurant owners in your area. We think access to this community of business owners is one of our most underrated benefits.
5. Education and Training
Our industry is facing a huge skill shortage.
That’s why education and training are one of our biggest priorities. We’ve designed professional development short courses to help you upskill and to help you do better staff training.
Our programmes pack a lot in so you don’t waste time offsite. Sessions and workshops are livestreamed and recorded from our Auckland training facility, taste., which is also available for hire for the industry. We take our most popular courses across the country with our Professional Development Road Show and there are a series of Webinars available on our website.
Our Hospo Start programme addresses the industry’s recruitment needs for entry level staff and as a member, you can also access the New Zealand Apprenticeship programme, run by ServiceIQ.
Join now to access training and upskilling
6. Exposure
Getting yourself out there can be hard work. Let us give you a boost.
The public face of the Restaurant Association, Dinefind.co.nz helps diners find restaurants and cafe’s near them. It also hosts our Gift Voucher and Restaurant Gift Card programmes and provides other relevant content like recipes and news.
7. Events
Celebrating, connecting and learning. Our events keep your business moving.
Hospo Hui / Ignite Hospo
A special day packed full of inspiration and advice from some of our finest hospitality leaders. Here you’ll get the latest industry insights, packaged in quick-fire sessions, divided group sessions designed to give you practical tools to take away and put to work in your own business and much more!
8. More deals!
Associate members benefit too!
Industry suppliers get discounted advertising in Savour online and our many other channels (find out more here) and access to our community of members to showcase your products, plus opportunities to sponsor and attend all our key events. Find out more about Associate membership here.