RCG, RSA Sydney, Green Skills, Green Card, Hospitality Training, Executive Search & Recruitment: Hostec Blog » Sydney

Good Food and Wine Show – July

Kate — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:16:44 +0000

Coffee Culture

Hostec will be attending the Sydney Good Food and Wine Show held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour on Friday 16th-18th of July.

This year celebrity chefs Matt Moran and Pete Evans will be attending. A range of courses will also be offerred in cluding a Barista (Coffee Making) skills course. If you miss out on the course offerred at the show, be sure to enrol at Hostec‘s Coffee Culture course, which teaches everything from selecting the right beans and roast to making coffee art.

Hostec participates in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:04:02 +0000

This year Hostec has decided to participate in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The event is one of Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful of its’ kind with over $70 million being raised since it first began in 1994. Playing a vital role in raising money towards Cancer Council’s work in research, education, prevention and support, Hostec thought it would be a great way to give back and help raise funds for a great cause. Last year the event itself raised a HUGE $10.6 million. That’s crazy!

http://www.taste.com.au/images/articles/untitled-105240946.jpg

The main mission of Cancer Council Australia is to minimise the threat of cancer to Australians, through successful prevention, best treatment and support. Hostec is happily participating to raise funds today to help this fundraiser. Baking all weekend the team have been busy putting together numerous treats for the team to share together.

Did you know???

Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia – more than 43,000 people are expected to die from cancer in 2010.

1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.

An estimated 114,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia in 2010.

More than 60% of cancer patients will survive more than five years after diagnosis.

The survival rate for many common cancers has increased by more than 30 per cent in the past two decades.

Photos of the event will be up on our Facebook page shortly so be sure to have a look!

Hostec supports the Mother’s Day Classic to help raise funds for breast cancer

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:06:17 +0000

On Sunday 9th May, the Mother’s Day Classic was held across Australia to raise funds for breast cancer. This year was the events biggest yet with over 100 000 participants raising $5.7 million for the cause. Decked out in pink there was the 4Km walk or run and the 8Km walk or run. This event brings people together to remember those who lost their fight with breast cancer, and to support those currently in their battle with their disease. Attracting thousands who also want to participate in a great event for health and fitness, it is a special morning with many donning tribute cards dedicated to their loved ones.

Held in the Sydney Domain, 12 000 participants were there including one of our Hostec members who ran in the 8Km event. Organised by Women in Super, they are a group that provide educational and networking opportunities in the superannuation and finance industries. The group created the event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Supported by the National Breast Cancer Foundationthere are lots of other events coming up in the future if you are interested to get involved.

Congratulations to all that completed the event and raised funds for breast cancer. And a big thanks must go to the Hostec team who came to cheer from the sidelines. With live music, food and drink stalls, the event was a bundle of fun, perfect for mother’s to share with their kids and to experience how great Sydney can be when the community comes together to support a great cause.

The Mother's Day Classic Sydney- Domain

Mother’s Day with a touch of Pink Salt

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:11:46 +0000

http://www.pinksalt.com.au/index.php?id=25

Every year it’s always a bit of a gamble where to go to spoil your special Mum. Well this year I chose Double Bay’s stylish lounge bar and restaurant Pink Salt. Having been there once before years ago, I eagerly anticipated my return thinking it would be hard to meet the high standard I had in memory. Pink Salt shot to fame in 2006 during the televised series My Restaurant Rules in Manly. After the shows finale, they relaunched the restaurant in Sydney’s cosmopolitan area which 4 years later has proved a great success.

With various awards now under their belt, the Pink Salt team of Evan Hansimikali and Bella Serventi have created a beautiful restaurant. Decked out in pink and white colours, with staff dressed to suit, I nor Mum, were not disappointed with my choice of venue for our Mother’s Day. Presented with a small gift for all mothers, the mood was instantly relaxing and service friendly. There was a set Mother’s Day menu which included salt & pepper squid with honey,soy & coriander dipping sauce, grain fed Beef fillet with confit field mushroom, creamy potato mash, onion jam & red wine jus and of course a surprise lemon and vanilla tart-let for dessert. I must admit every course was cooked perfectly and before I had left I was planning my next birthday at the venue.

So would I recommend Pink Salt? Absolutely. Located at 53 Cross St, Double Bay, it’s the ideal location for any occasion. Couples, families, close friends, the pink setting accompanied by chilled tunes really does make you feel like you’ve escaped. It is a bit pricey so I wouldn’t be popping there every weekend, but if you are interested to have a Pink Salt experience, click the link above for their contact number and reservations.

Hostec goes for gold in the Nissan/BRW Triathlon

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:23:49 +0000

On Sunday 18th April, 12 of our fit Hostec team members banded together in teams to compete in the Sydney Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon. Located at Mrs Macquaries Point, Hosteccompeted in a 400m swim, 10Km bike ride and 4Km run against over 4 000 others. With the sun shining bright in the early morning there was no shortage of excitement from all who were competing, and fellow Hostec team members also arrived to show their support. In its’ 23rd year the event is aimed to bring together team work, company pride while encouraging all to engage in a healthy lifestyle.

Photos of those who competed will be posted on our Facebook fan page so be sure to have a look this week. A big congratulations to all who got amongst the action – CEO Ian Wilson, Michelle, Andrew U, Andrew M, Remi, Nizam, Angus, James, Elissa, Luci, Tina and Tony and also thanks to those whose turned up early morning to show their support. Well done!

Hostec after crossing the finish line in the BRW/Nissan

Hostec welcomes Nicky Szychter and Shaun Greenwood

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:42:36 +0000

We are pleased to announce the commencement 2 new staff members to the Hostec family in Sydney; Nicky Szychter and Shaun Greenwood.

Nicky, joining us in the role of Executive Assistant, comes from working at Hewitt Associates; a global HR Consultancy firm. Originally from the United Kingdom she relocated to Australia several years ago.

Shaun is joining Hostec as our new Marketing and Communications manager. With extensive experience in a similar role, he originally started out as a journalist writing for various newspapers and magazines including Rolling Stone.

We hope both Nicky and Shaun feel welcome in their new roles as they begin their journeys at Hostec.

Hostec hosts NAPSA NSW/ACT Meeting

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:23:24 +0000

On Friday, 26 March, the NAPSA (National Association of Prospective Student Advisers) New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory held their annual general meeting at the Sydney Marriott on College Street. The purpose of the meeting was to elect members for this year’s new executive board. Outgoing board member, Michelle Thelning, in coordination with the Training Solutions team at Hostec International sponsored the event. Additionally, the meeting was made even more special with desserts prepared and presented by Hostec Academy students whose classrooms are located within the hotel. For more information on the new incoming board members, visit the NAPSA website at http://napsanswact.com/index.php?page=home

Traineeships Photo of the Month

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:41:33 +0000

Hostec trainer Joanna with trainees at AMF Bowling Centre

Happy St Patricks Day from Hostec

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:45:27 +0000

Saint Patrick’s Day is a yearly holiday celebrated on March 17th. Named after Saint Patrick, it began purely as a Christian and became an official feast day in the early 1600s. Most commonly recognised in Ireland, it has become a secular of the Irish culture.

Hostec wishes you a Happy St Patrick's Day

This Sunday 21st March Sydney will embrace the festivities with a St Patrick’s Day Parade and Family Day. Commencing at midday from the corner of Town Hall on George St and Bathurst St, it will continue through the city and end near St James station at Hyde Park. With entertainment on the main stage in Hyde Park including Irish musicians and dancers, food stalls will be available with drinks, there will be plenty of stands to cater for all your Irish needs. Family Day will begin at 1pm and festivities will finish up around 7pm in the park.

Hostec attends Sydney Cellar Door

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:30:14 +0000

Yesterday marked the beginning of Sydney Morning Herald’s NSW Wine Week with Sydney’s biggest wine festival, Sydney Cellar Door. Showcasing over 100 premium NSW wine regions, this fantastic free event was not to be missed and was the perfect way to compare various wines in the different regions. With live entertainment and gourmet food stalls from various Sydney restaurants, the beautiful weather made this event the perfect experience for anyone with a taste for wine. Even if you weren’t drinking you could still enjoy the atmosphere and delicious variety of food including gelato and gluten-free marshmellows (my favourite) to Thai cuisine. If you’re interested in finding out what else is on for NSW Wine Week be sure to click the link.

Food stalls at NSW Wine Week