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Invest In Your Team With go2HR
Last Updated: September 16th
go2HR is BC’s tourism and hospitality human resource association, providing employers and workers with practical resources, training, and support to build a stronger, safer, and more skilled workforce.
Through industry-focused training and education, go2HR helps businesses develop their teams and create opportunities for career growth.
Your team is one of your restaurant’s greatest assets — and investing in their skills can help build stronger, more confident employees and create pathways for long-term growth.
As a BCRFA Preferred Educator for our Industry Training Grant, fuelled by founding funder Uber Eats, go2HR offers a range of practical training programs designed specifically for BC’s tourism and hospitality industry. And now, BCRFA members can use our Industry Training Grant to help cover the cost of eligible go2HR training.
From front-line service and culinary skills to supervisor development and workplace health & safety, there are courses available for employees at every stage of their career. Eligible options include Food & Beverage Service Training, Line Cook Training, Supervisor Training, FOODSAFE Level 1, Joint Health & Safety Committee Training and more.
How it works:
Confirm your eligibility: BCRFA members can apply for the BCRFA Industry Training Grant.
Choose your training: Explore the eligible go2HR courses and select the training that best fits your employee and business goals.
Register and apply: Register for your selected course through go2HR, then submit your BCRFA Industry Training Grant application using the course details.
Whether you're looking to develop a rising star, prepare an employee for a promotion, strengthen your leadership team, or build essential workplace skills, this is an opportunity to invest in your people while making your training budget go further.
Explore eligible go2HR courses and learn more about the BCRFA Industry Training Grant today.
With licensee-to-licensee sales now approved, BCRFA members have a new opportunity to connect and purchase directly from other licensed operators. In partnership with ABLE BC, our Private Liquor Store Directory makes it easier to find participating private liquor stores and access this new opportunity.
Explore the directory here! Check in for continuous additions and updates.
Licensee-to-Licensee Sales Directory
Last Updated: September 16th
BC Restaurant Hall of Fame is Coming! Are You In?
Last Updated: September 16th
On October 19th, we’re bringing together 400+ of BC’s restaurant and foodservice leaders to celebrate the people who have shaped our industry.
Join us at the 2026 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame as we honour this year’s incredible inductees, with the Lieutenant Governor of BC, The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, also joining us for the evening.
This is one of the biggest nights of the year for BC’s restaurant industry and tickets are selling now.
🎟️ Secure your seats today!
BCRFA Member Rate: $265
Non-BCRFA members: $275
Get your tickets and celebrate the people who make our industry what it is!