Don’t miss your chance to network with industry peers and hear from Australia’s best chefs and operators.

The Restaurant Leaders Summit will make its way to Melbourne for the first time on 30 July 2018. Held at the Park Hyatt Hotel, the full-day conference will bring together some of the industry’s finest to cover hospitality’s most pressing topics.

Nearly 30 speakers will gather and speak across 10 sessions covering everything from staffing and how to expand your business, to adding value with alcohol and menu specials.

Attracting and retaining good staff is a battle for most operators, and it’s important for restauranteurs to share their strategies, which can help the industry grow as a whole.

Jonno Forbes (Dinner by Heston), Scott Pickett (Estelle), Hannah Green (Etta Dining) and Liz Rodrigues (Grossi Restaurants) will each share their perspectives on the topic.

“I’m most looking forward to discussing the impact and importance of training in the hospitality sector,” says Forbes, who was part of the launch of Dinner by Heston in the UK. “This is often overlooked in restaurants, but is one of the most important aspects of our business.”

For Rodriguez, it’s about working as a unified team. “We need to share ways to strengthen the industry through better skills training and providing aspirational pathways into the industry,” she says. “A skilled and professional industry works together to achieve win-win outcomes.”

Deciding on the right time to expand your business can make all the difference between a successful launch and failure.

MoVida chef and owner Frank Camorra joins Shannon Martinez (Smith & Daughters), Peter Gunn (IDES), and Simon Blacher (Commune Group), who will all share the ups and downs of diversifying their offering, from participating in food festivals and pop-ups to how they stand out from the crowd.

Effectively promoting your business is a must, and The Restaurant Leaders Summit have gathered some of Australia’s best PR professionals for a talent-filled marketing session. John Flower (HotHouse Media and Events), Jeanine Bribosia (The Cru), Abby Islas and Monica Brown (Lotus Communications) will provide invaluable advice and methods that can be immediately implemented.

“Know who you are and what makes your brand special,” says Bribosia. “Restaurants that have the best results from PR see them as an extension of their team, and use them for far more than media relations.”

Other speakers that will be in attendance at The Restaurant Leaders Summit include Melissa Leong, Morgan McGlone, Victor Liong, Thi Le, Chris Lucas, Luke Whearty, Michael Madrusan, Christian McCabe, Carlo Grossi, Loic Avril, Kate Reid, Mal Meiers, Veronica Fil and Eleena Tan.

If you are interested in attending this highly anticipated event you can register for tickets by Clicking Here.

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