Mr Jones spoke with Restaurant and Catering Industry Association CEO Wes Lambert about the issue. “Restaurant and Catering Australia is going to lead our industry out of this,” Mr Lambert said. “We don’t believe that the politicians always understand exactly what the effect is of their decisions on sub-sectors of the industry. “We certainly speak to many politicians on a daily basis, and what we find is that we’re often listened to, and then when it comes to action it just doesn’t happen.”
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He said businesses needed enough notice to prepare staff and supplies.
"We are certainly going to be calling on the government to remove or relax the curfew – at a minimum, 10pm – which would allow most hospitality businesses to then have some customers."
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An online webinar series to support and connect our community through shared experience and learnings in hospitality, travel, food and drink. This is not just a talk-fest, but useful intel, actions and learnings, straight from the source.
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Restrictions re-imposed on NSW restaurants, cafes and bars
Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, MAICD Lambert, Chief Executive of Restaurant & Catering Industry Association, responds to the changes announced by the State Government.
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https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2020/episode-152
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The hospitality industry has been smashed harder than almost any other sector and this latest development could result in countless businesses folding. Restaurant & Catering Industry Association CEO Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, MAICD joins Brooke and Scott.
https://www.3aw.com.au/podcast/lets-talk-business-tuesday-july-7/
]]>Restaurants and cafes will be forced back to takeaway only in a move which Restaurant & Catering Industry Association CEO Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, MAICD concedes will be “financially devastating,”
“This is the sawtooth recovery situation that the federal government and state premiers said could not happen,
“It has happened.”
With the restaurant and cafe sector already on its knees, Mr Lambert estimates the return to lockdown will cost the industry more than $1 billion.
“That revenue is not going to come back, it’s not going to be spent in the next six weeks after that,
“It’s gone. It’s gone forever.”
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Listen now to The Money with Richard Aedy on Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National on how the hospitality sector is surviving the downturn. In addition to an extension of Job Keeper program, the industry wants the removal of the Fringe Benefits Tax on restaurant meals to revitalise CBD dining.
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/themoney/hospitality/12392788
Guests: Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, MAICD, CEO, Restaurant & Catering Industry Association
Catherine Birch, Senior Economist, ANZ
Lianna, Salad Days Café
Darren Khan , Area Manager, Mantle Group
John Gambaro , Director, Gambaro Group
Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, MAICD of the Restaurant & Catering Industry Association says restaurants have had to innovate during the pandemic.
"Diners' habits have changed," Mr Lambert said.
"They've embraced new technologies and different ways of dining, and we expect that to continue post-COVID."
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Bums on seats is now front of mind for restaurateurs.
"Certainly pre-COVID bums on seats was the norm, and now with caps, which are expiring soon but also with the four square meter rule, businesses are having to rethink how they ran their business pre-COVID," he added.
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Come hear Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, MAICD give insights at The National Restaurant Conference!
The National Restaurant Conference gives you the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and experts on how to improve your business. It is a full day of ideas, inspiration and practical advice. Come along with your senior staff and stay up to date with new ideas and trends.
This annual event is presented in conjunction with Restaurant & Catering Australia and will run in Sydney on Monday 9 November 2020.
https://www.foodserviceaustralia.com.au/special-events/restaurant-conference
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