Updated Training Schedules 2024
For the latest training offerings and dates, please see our Training Page. There you will find downloadable schedules for ServSafe and TiPS training and information about Rserving Training.
Job Fair May 18, 2023 – Participate or Attend
Henning Inc. Multi-Employer Job Fair is happening on May 18th from 1pm to 3pm at The Guest House in Anchorage.
Free parking will be found behind the Guest House in the parking lot of Strive for Glory Church, on 4th Ave directly across from McKinley Care.
For questions about reserving a booth or attending the job fair, contact Austin Mock at [email protected].
Event Notice: May 10, 2023 at 2pm Alcohol Tax Meeting
Assembly Member Volland and the Legislative Services team are looking forward to the opportunity to speak with hospitality industry stakeholders about the voter-approved Alcohol Tax is being put to work to address Anchorage’s most pressing community issues and making the most of this summer season through new liquor license permitting opportunities and a campaign focused on Anchorage’s bright future.
The presentation is rescheduled to Wednesday ⭐️ May 10 at 2pm.⭐️ the presentation will be held in the Moose Room at the Anchorage Public Library (Z. J. Loussac Library) (3600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99503)
Notice to Alaska Hospitality Retailers members: Event move to May 3
We are sorry to have to reschedule to accommodate this appointment. Your understanding is appreciated–we hope you’ll join Member Volland and new, incoming members of the Assembly when the presentation is rescheduled on Wed. May 3 at 2pm.
Topic: What’s good for local businesses is good for Anchorage! Learn how the voter-approved Alcohol Tax is being put to work to address Anchorage’s most pressing community issues and how the Assembly is working to grow outdoor dining and drinking culture under the midnight sun. Assembly members will give a progress report on the Assembly’s work this year to cut red tape and grow your business for the good of Anchorage.
When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: RNDC – Training Room – 6307 Arctic Spur Road, Anchorage, AK 99518
Soup’R Bowl XIV Soup Contest 2023 – Saturday, February 11, 2023
The Soup’R Bowl event invites our community to taste and judge soups from local kitchens in specific categories for a donation of $20 per person.
WHERE: This year the fundraiser will be held at 907 Alehouse (8001 Old Seward Hwy.)
WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 2023, from Noon to 2PM.
Download complete instructions and application.
Each guest will be given color-coded tabs to vote for their favorite soups. If they love your soup they will drop their category-colored tab at your station. A runner will be collecting the tabs and tallying scores. For every five votes, a restaurant receives a football representing their restaurant and will move one space down the field. Winners will be announced once tabs have all been collected and tallied. We’re expecting a high-energy atmosphere with an MC talking about each restaurant; tasting their soup, talking about the soup, and the progress it is making.
The Soup’r Bowl event is to raise funds for a local charity while enabling local eateries to compete for the title of best soup. This event is being organized by Alaska Hospitality Retailers the charity is the Anchorage Hospitality Foundation, which facilitates transitional services for the people in our community wanting a life without chemical dependency. Your time and product contribution to this event is 100% tax deductible.
What we will provide:
- Tablecloth
- 2 fl. oz. cups for customer tasting
- Spoons
- Napkins
- Seating guests
- 1st, 2nd, place awards for each category and one best overall perpetual trophy to remain at winning restaurant for one year.
- Food safety tips
- Media exposure of your before, during, & after event.
What we need from you:
- Business LOGO, emailed to [email protected]
- Pick one category, for example: A New England clam chowder choose either a cream or seafood category. Same soup cannot compete in two categories
- Someone from the restaurant to serve and talk about the soup and restaurant
- 3 to 5 gallons of soup
- Decorate your station to reflect your restaurant (optional)
- A way to keep your soup chilled or hot
- Extension cord***
- Doors open for set up at 10:30am
- No fryers (please)
Download complete instructions and application.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Restaurant Hunger Relief Program – Winter 2022
Alaska Hospitality Retailers, United Way of Anchorage, and the Municipality of Anchorage are happy to continue the “Restaurant Hunger Relief Program,” a meals food program.
Applications for the Restaurant Hunger Relief Program are now CLOSED. Thanks to everyone who applied.
A lottery will select 12 restaurants on Thursday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m. and the location is TBA.
The new program will begin on Monday, December 12, 2022.
Thank you for your interest in helping your community! This program is designed to contract with Anchorage-based restaurants to prepare meals for local underserved communities. This is an opportunity to support both the service industry and those who are experiencing food insecurity.
Anchorage ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager Course
ServSafe COVID-19 Precautions Training Suite is FREE
With the holidays behind us, January is a great time to renew training efforts. ServSafe’s suite of COVID-19 training modules are available for free. The new video, ServSafe Operating Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions, combines content from original COVID-19 Delivery, Takeout, and Reopening modules and includes updated best practices from the latest COVID-19 Operating Guidance. Available in English and Spanish. Get them here.
ANCHORAGE
Certified Food Protection
Manager Course
For classes outside of Anchorage, please call our office at 907-646-4628 for schedule or email [email protected].
To pre-register or for information call 646-4628 or email [email protected] – registration is required ten (10) days prior to the class.
Class begins at 8:30am (sharp) and ends at approximately 5:00pm. Lunch will be for 30-minutes and it will be a working lunch, please bring your lunch. Additional breaks will be provided by the instructor.
Price includes textbook, review course and exam, there will be no refunds, once you have registered. Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to class.
AHR Members: $150 and Non-Members: $200.
Pre-registration is required.
Classes are held at the Subway office located at 1118 East 70th, unless otherwise posted.
LAST 2021 course: Saturday, December 15, 2021
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New Security Training for AKHR Members
Alaska Hospitality Retailers is pleased to announce a partnership, through Alaska Hospitality Retailers Anchorage, with Nightlife Security Consultants (NSC), the premier security training experts on providing knowledgeable training and consulting services to minimize risk and maximize safety.
Nightlife Security Consultants (NSC) brings over 52 years of experience in law enforcement, bar and nightclub security, alcohol rules and regulations, liability mitigation, industry best practices, venue management, and guest services to our security training programs and consulting services.
This training is appropriate for security personnel for all hospitality venues including for concerts, restaurants that have special events, special events promoters, etc.
NSC is the nation’s leader when it comes to hospitality security training. NSC’s online security training programs are recommended and used by state and local municipalities, insurance companies, and responsible owners nationwide to better train hospitality security professionals, limit potential liability, and keep guests and employees safe.
You may be able to reduce your insurance costs. Your insurance provider may provide significant discounts for businesses that maintain an ongoing security training program. If your current insurance provider doesn’t, NSC may be able to help you with providers that currently recognize NSC training programs as a risk mitigation tool.
We encourage you to explore their online training programs through Alaska Hospitality Retailers Anchorage. AKHR Members will enjoy up to a 33% discount on NSC training programs. Make sure to use the following discount codes.
Security Guard Essentials Training | 3.5-hour program – Use Discount Code AKHRSGE
National HOST Platinum Security Training | 12-hour program – Use Discount Code AKHRNHP
