Wes Lambert CPA, GIA (Cert) MAICD, is the CEO of Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA), the national industry association representing the interests of more than 47,000 restaurants, cafés and catering businesses across Australia.
He has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years in various roles. Most recently he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director for Velocity Group, a retail industry holding company based in the United States.
He has prior experience with R&CA, having served on both the NSW and QLD Boards of R&CA as well as serving as the Treasurer of the QLD Board and has been featured in the R&C Magazine.
In this episode of DAWNCast, hear about how the industry is coping during a pandemic, his working life, and family history.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - The impact of coronavirus on the accommodation and food services industry in Australia
05:30 - Meaning and role of industry associations
11:14 - Understanding the award system
16:20 - Paying employees correctly
20:32 - A long history of working in the industry
28:56 - People who keep Wes motivated
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