Hospitality Scoop
Rising Star Spotlight Sam Euler Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition & Recruitment HMG Plus & HMG+SEARCH In your Rising Star application, you talk about your non-linear journey in hospitality. How did SHFM and our members help direct your career today? When I joined SHFM, I was new to my company and new to this sector […]
Written by Maya Dhande, SHFM Foundation Student Board Advisor and Student Leader at Michigan State University and Amy Franks, Chair of the SHFM Foundation Supporting Students Through Industry Partnerships The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering connections between students and industry professionals. For years, the foundation […]
We asked a few of our Hennessy Travelers for their insights into the program and its impact on SHFM. Jim Wulforst and Tony Kaszuba, Past Presidents and multi -year travelers, along with Dick Hynes and Mike Johnston, long term SHFM Members and multi-year travelers offered those insights. What is the Military Base Evaluator Program and […]
What is the value of it to the men and women in uniform? The value to the Service Member is that they receive valuable information about the hospitality industry from seasoned professionals. This not only helps them while serving in the military but gives them insight of the opportunities we as an industry offer when […]
Understanding the Role of a Food and Beverage Director A Food and Beverage Director plays an important role in the hospitality industry, orchestrating the seamless operation of dining services across hotels, resorts, and restaurants. At the heart of their responsibilities is the management of all food and beverage operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences. This […]
By Natalie DedasMembership, Marketing and Event Manager As we wrap up an unforgettable 2024, the Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) has a lot to celebrate after a year of outstanding achievements and milestones. From record-breaking attendance to expanding its reach to students and strengthening its sponsorship base, SHFM has had an incredible year […]
As the holiday season approaches, companies have a unique opportunity to spread joy and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Whether it’s organizing toy drives, creating engaging experiences for employees, or offering avenues for charitable donations, your company has numerous opportunities to give back and embrace the festive spirit. Here are five impactful ways […]
By Lauren Hassinger I was first introduced to SHFM through Michigan State University’s student chapter in hopes to find others with a passion for food. Through access to SHFM’s networking events including the National Conference and YPC/CIC, I quickly learned foodservice is not only restaurants, but also contract foodservice and workplace hospitality. During my first […]
Impact: the force of impression of one thing on another; a significant or major effect Often times we receive letters from the service members who receive our care packages, and they share the impact they have on the folks deployed far from home, especially those who have no home support system. Here are a few of […]
How long does it take, what happens when it gets there, and just who gets these packages? There are basically two ways to send a box of home. Our team collects individual names and addresses of deployed service members and forwards them to SHFM members or friends who’d like to send an individual box with […]