Ten leading female hospitality professionals have set up a not-for-profit to help other women in the industry through the different stages of their careers.
Women in Hospitality or WOHO aims to create a supportive and educational network for women working
WOHO will provide these women with access to education, mentors and forums to share information and experiences, discuss issues, find solutions and support one another throughout their careers and encourage them to stay and progress in the industry.
On the board are Julia Campbell (Founder and Chair), Anna Pavoni (Ormeggio), Jane Hyland (4fourteen), Claire van Vuuren (Bloodwood), Jane Strode (Bistrode CBD), Lisa Hobbs (Dedes Group), Lisa Margan (Margan Estate), Kerrie McCallum (delicious and Stellar), Lyndey Milan (OAM) and Michelle Maiale (A Tavola).
Campbell said of the new group, “It is a very exciting time for Australian hospitality which is now getting more recognition on the world stage.
“While our forward-thinking approach to food and concepts is well-recognised, it is imperative that we face the issue of female under-representation at a senior level in the industry. WOHO is a vehicle for us to inspire, recruit and retain more females and to give them the confidence to support themselves and each other in their professional development.”
For $10 a month, members will gain access to a program of year-round events, including meet-ups, as well as the WOHO website, mentors and discussions. Apprentices will receive free membership.
Hospitality workers and supporters are encouraged to attend the first official event to launch WOHO on 29 May.
Event details:
6 –
Three Blue Ducks Rosebery
1/85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery
Food by Bloodwood, 4Fourteen, Pastry Project and Bistrode CBD
Beverages by Printhie, Lisa McGuigan, Margan Estate, Young Henry’s and Santa Vittoria
Tickets available for $25 for members, $30 for non-members
For more details, visit the website www.womeninhospitality.org
