Employee Support

The hospitality industry offers great diversity in its career opportunities and growth potential.

The CT Hospitality Educational Foundation is focused on providing information and access to training for the industry's workforce so our workers can gain the skills they need to advance their careers.

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Providing relief to Connecticut's Food & Beverage Workers.

The CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund was launched by the Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation and the Connecticut Restaurant Association in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, CHEF and the CRA distributed over $135,000 in funds to food & beverage workers in Connecticut, and over $450,000 in funds to restaurants in need.

CHEF recognizes that emergencies can happen anytime. Please stay tuned as CHEF works to relaunch the CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund in the near future to help not only with natural disasters such as the floods in Texas or the wildfires in California, but family illness and other accidents that may cause a loss of employment or wages.

Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know needs help, please use our mental health services guide to access services.

Mental Health Resources

Industry Job Board

Whether you're hiring or looking for employment, the CRA Job Board is your source for new opportunities!

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COMING SOON! RestaurantsWork is not a job search engine. It is an is an interactive experience that outlines the many job and career opportunities that exist, in our industry right now! Whether you are a job seeker, business owner, workforce development organization, or economist, this tool has the information you need to understand the limitless career opportunities within the industry.

Training and Certification that Empower Meaningful Career Development

The restaurant landscape is changing, but the key to achieving success is still rooted in people. Now more than ever, restaurants need skilled, motivated workers to rise to the challenge of leading a team.

ServSuccess is designed to advance the industry’s workforce with training and certification that drives career development opportunities for all workers. With online courses, skill and role-specific learning suites, and industry-recognized certifications, ServSuccess is the most comprehensive restaurant career training solution in the nation.

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Job Board - COMING SOON!

Whether you're hiring or looking for employment, the CRA Job Board is your source for new opportunities!

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Training and Certification that Empower Meaningful Career Development

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Employee Relief Funds

In March 2020, the Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation, formed the CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund to provide immediate emergency funds to hospitality workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. CHEF, funded by private, community and individual donations, distributed funds donated to the Employee Relief Fund as grants to hospitality employees during the mandated business shutdowns.

Workforce Training & Wellness

CHEF, in coordination with the CRA, supports workforce training opportunities including ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Workplace and ServSuccess. CHEF and the CRA will also working to offer health and wellness and educational opportunities for our members.

Employee Wellness

Recognizing the unique challenges faced by restaurant employees, the CT Hospitality Educational Foundation actively collaborates with a diverse network of organizations to provide comprehensive support services. These vital services encompass a wide range of mental health resources, aiming to foster a more supportive and resilient workforce within the hospitality industry. By leveraging these valuable partnerships, the Foundation strives to ensure that restaurant employees have access to the necessary tools and resources to address their mental well-being and navigate the inherent stressors associated with their profession.

2024: Forge City Works & Jordan Porco Foundation: Suicide Awareness Dinner to raise funds for Mental Health Awareness Training for Hospitality Employees

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THANK YOU TO OUR CHEF PARTNERS

Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation

100 Great Meadow Road, Suite 100

Wethersfield, CT 06109