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Hospitality Achievements Acknowledged

December 2011

 

Faitasia Samuelu (centre) with hospitality tutor Katherine Wong and family

 

A large group of hospitality professionals received their National Diplomas and Certificates at the HSI Achievement Awards, held on December 6th in Auckland. The Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) hosted the event, its largest graduation ceremony yet, with 57 graduates including Modern Apprentices and trainees completing their cookery, food and beverage, and management training.

Steve Hanrahan, Chief Executive of HSI, the industry-training organisation for New Zealand hospitality, emphasises the importance of training in having a skilled and productive workforce. “Business owners often talk about the difficulties of finding staff with the right or enough skills. These hospitality graduates are to be congratulated on their determination and hard work to gain their qualifications, which will be of real benefit to them, and their employers.”

There is clear evidence that having qualified staff is very often a win for the employer. Recent research shows that staff who undertook workplace qualifications actually improved the bottom line of a business, and that they were more likely to stay in that business. Look for the research under RVA (Reporting the Value Add) at www.hsi.co.nz. The case studies highlight the value-add that training gives to a business and to employees. It is often difficult to put a quantifiable return around training. This groundbreaking research seeks to do just that.

Nearly three thousand people have gained national qualifications in the hospitality profession this year, in their chosen career pathways. Those honing their skills as chefs, baristas, hotel and restaurant managers, maitre d’s, and many other roles in New Zealand’s vibrant hospitality sector, undertake between six months to three years of training to earn their nationally recognised qualifications.  These new graduates add even more talent to our local industry.

To see and order photos of the graduates and guests at the 6th December Auckland Achievement Awards, click here.

GRADUATES:

National Diploma Level 5

  • Amy Burton - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) Level 5, from Soul Bar & Bistro
  • Darren Mair - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) L5 - Kitchen Management Strand, from Spookers Haunted Attraction
  • Ernest Jakobus Smith - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) L5 - Kitchen Management Strand, from Willow Park Christian Centre
  • Kyohko Ohba - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) L5 - Food & Beverage Mgt Strand, from Sapporo Japanese Restaurant
  • Lauren Anne Marshall - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) L5 - Food & Beverage Mgt Strand, from Waipuna - Hotel & Conference Centre
  • Lisa Sheriff - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) Level 5, from Hilton Hotel Taupo
  • Michelle Ann Gain - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) L5 - Food & Beverage Mgt Strand, from Waipuna - Hotel & Conference Centre
  • Samantha Maciel - ND in Hospitality (Operational Management) Level 5, from Hilton Hotel Auckland

 

Step Forward - National Certificate Level 4

  • Amul Raj Anthony- Step Forward – National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Food & Beverage Strand Level 4, from Shahi Indian Experience Restaurant
  • Georgina Kahui - Step Forward – National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Food & Beverage Strand Level 4, from Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club
  • Lovey Lillian Harris - Step Forward – National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Food & Beverage Strand Level 4, from Manurewa RSA
  • Rochelle Ruby Winger - Step Forward – National Certificate in Hospitality (Operations Supervision) Food & Beverage Strand Level 4, from The Beachfront Café

 

National certificate Level 4

  • Harkirt Singh - NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 - Strand in Pasta and Rice, from Quality Hotel Barry Court
  • Ravinesh Singh - NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 - Strand in Fish and Shellfish, from The Landing Seafood Restaurant and Bar
  • Sanjesh Chandra - NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) with Strand in Fish and Shellfish Level 4, from Jet Park Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

 

National Certificate Level 3

  • Anna Polezhaeva - NC in Hospitality (Front Office) L3 , from Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
  • Dave Kirkland - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Food Service L3 , from Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
  • Fedor Bayer - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) L3, from Villa Maria Estate
  • Jully Pinheiro - NC in Hospitality (Bars and Clubs) L3, from Frenzi - Malt
  • Masaki Saito - NC in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service) L3 - Food Service Strand, from Copthorne Hotel Auckland, Harbour City
  • Molly Kaihaere Elbertse - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) L3, from Howick RSA
  • Shirley Murray - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Food Service L3 , from Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands
  • Toni Davis - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) L3 - Beverage Strand, from Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands

Modern Apprenticeship in Cookery
  • Alice Drury - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from The Woodbox Winery Restaurant & Bar
  • Amanda-Jo Pickup - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Redoubt Bar and Eatery
  • Ben Cottingham - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Heritage Hotel Management Limited
  • Byron Raubenheimer - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Long Bay Restaurant
  • Charlotte Morton - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Sails Restaurant
  • Daniel Wynne - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from The Rusty Pelican
  • David Galuvao - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from The Mullberry Restaurant
  • Emba Corps - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Harbourside Catering ltd
  • Giverny Ritchie - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Catalina Cafe
  • Hung-Yi Chan - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Ellerslie Convention Centre
  • Jamie-Lee Snell - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Republic Bar & Kitchen
  • Jon Baker - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Arborio
  • Jordan Gartshore - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Bistro Forty Seven
  • Jordan Tarplett-Lee - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Accor - Mercure Hotel (AKL)
  • Karina Toalii-Nielsen - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from The Falls Restuarant
  • Nicole Merrit - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Essence
  • Nicola Sibtsen - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Lone Star - New Plymouth
  • Phillip Cooper - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Bridge House Lodge
  • Samantha Noyer - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Ascension Wine Estate Ltd
  • Uira Thomas - NC in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4, from Dilworth School (Epsom)


Modern Apprenticeship in Food & Beverage

  • Alexander Kramarenko - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Skycity Auckland Limited
  • Annabel Caldwel - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Horse & Trap
  • Annemieke De Hoog - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from The Marina Restaurant and Bar
  • Annie Leang - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Hotel Grand Chancellor - Auckland Airport
  • Aute Erena Susan Aiavao - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Hilton Hotel Auckland
  • Faitasia Samuelu - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Hotel Grand Chancellor - Auckland Airport
  • Frankie Darter - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Only Seafood
  • Freya Colah - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Skycity Auckland Limited
  • Juanessa Blackler - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Soul Bar and Bistro
  • Khasmin Groenendijk - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Soul Bar and Bistro
  • Rachel Gudopp - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Nice Hotel & Table
  • Tony Withers - NC in Hospitality (Food & Beverage Service) Level 3 and NC in Hospitality (Specialist Food & Beverage) Level 4, from Skycity Auckland Limited
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