HFTM News

Professor Bruce McAdams interviewed on tipping

Professor Bruce McAdams was interviewed and participated in a discussion this morning on CBC's 'The Current'. 

A new study confirms that tipping has little to do with service and more to do with where you live, the colour of a server's hair, the use of smiley faces and the occasional touch.   Should we end tipping in Canada?  Several people are interviewed with differing views on what that would do to the restaurant industry.

Garden2Table wins 1st place for College Exhibit at College Royal

During College Royal this year, Garden2Table opened up the doors of the foods lab to teach children how to create healthy recipes! They enjoyed the microwave potato chips the most, and were surprised to learn they also enjoyed kale chips.

It was a successful weekend in which 60-80 kids attended the event. Garden2Table also won first place exhibit in the College of Management and Economics! Thanks for a great weekend!

2014 HFTM Annual Awards Ceremony

On Wednesday evening, March 26th, the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management held its Annual Awards Ceremony. Many students, donors, family and faculty were in attendance to honour the achievements of the award recipients.

HFTM Takes Home Third Place at the Digital Restaurant Project Workshop

On March 14th and 15th, nine students travelled to Ryerson University to attend the Digital Restaurant Project workshop and compete in the annual Hospitality and Tourism Case Competition. Alyson Gregoire, Alexandre Brown, Simon Benevides, Meghan Wright, Emily Pritchard, Tom Beckett, Gina Yhip, Fanyi Wei, and Becky McIlroy competed against students from both Ryerson and the University of Quebec and Montreal (UQAM) to analyze either a hospitality or tourism case and make a formal presentation to a panel of judges.

HFTM Represented at the YHS in Switzerland

HFTMers Hildegard van Niewerk, Ashley Ferreira, and Julie Ridlington attended a 'meet and greet' yesterday evening in Lausanne, Switzerland. The trio are currently in Switzerland representing the University of Guelph at the Young Hotelier Summit (YHS).  Joining them in this picture is Guelph alum Jennifer DiRaddo from FRHI. The Interim Director of the School, Joe Barth, is also attending the event.

1st Year HAFA Students Can Still Apply to Co-op

If you are a 1st year HAFA student interested in applying to co-op, its not too late to apply!
 
Co-op & Career Services is currently accepting applications!  The deadline to apply is April 4th (this is your last chance to get into co-op @ Guelph). 
  • Gain career related experience
  • Get your foot in the door
  • Receive a higher starting salary after graduation
  • Build strong work references
  • & much more! 
*All co-op positions are paid! 

Behind the Scenes Fine Dining Video

Every winter semester, students of the Advanced Restaurant Operations Course (HTM*4110), prepare a spectacular menu and a carefully selected wine list, which varies every Thursday evening.

The following video was created by Taylor Jackson, and gives you a 'behind the scenes' look in PJ's Restaurant.

FINE DINING EVENT VIDEO

OHI Top 30 Under 30 Announced

The Top 30 Under 30 have been announced by the Ontario Hostelry Institute!  Congratulations to HFTM Alumni, Sam Prentice (B.Comm HAFA 2012); Kyle Braden (MBA 2012) and Stephanie Redmond (B.Comm. HAFA Co-op June 2014 grad)!!  Rising young stars in the hospitality industry!

OHI Top 30 Under 30 Winners

 

Women in Hospitality Management Panel

Join the University of Guelph Sustainable Restaurant Project (UGSRP) and the Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management Student Association (HFTMSA) for the Women in Hospitality Management Panel talk on Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 @ 7:00pm in PJ's Restaurant in the Atrium.

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