Awarded Best Training Restaurant in NSW

Ourimbah TAFE's Preview Restaurant has been named the best 'Restaurant in a Training Institute' in the 2007 Resataurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence.

The restaurant was judged by anonymous food critics who assessed all elements of operation including reservation, greeting, waiter service, food presentation/taste, ambience and professionalism.

Congratulations to the team of teachers, students and support staff (pictured above) who operate the restaurant, which is open to the public for lunch, dinner, special occasion functions.

Waiter Competition - Winner!

Certificate 4 graduate, Alex Kobier won the Waiter's Competition at the 2007 Brett Graham Awards. Alex (from Ourimbah campus) competed against students from Hamilton, Maitland and Cessnock campuses to take out this years 1st placing. Alex was mentored by Food & Beverage teacher Lisa Maclure and supported on the day by Head Teacher Peter Gray and current students who attended the awards ceremony - (Alex pictured here with industry judges and Head Teacher).

Competeitors were required to muddle a cocktail, set-up and prepare to serve three courses that were produced by cookery competitors, while matching and recommending wines and completing service with espresso coffee.

Alex is currently employed at Terrigal Crowne Plaza Hotel and recieved his prize from Sebel Kirton Park Hotel Manager, Simon Glover.