7th Association of Hospitality Recruiting Executives (AHRE) Conference to Focus on Social Networking and Recruiting

October 22, 2009

Attendees to give back and volunteer at local food bank during conference

Long Beach, CA – Members and guests of The Association of Hospitality Recruiting Executives (AHRE) will gather Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Long Beach, CA, to learn and share the latest strategies and ideas on recruiting for the hospitality industry. The one-day conference will offer the opportunity to hear from industry experts on current recruiting and hiring trends, including the use of social networking, provide a moderated panel discussion with innovative industry executives, and feature roundtable sessions where attendees can share best practices and network together.  The attendees will also give back to the community, as the conference day begins with a service event at the Food Bank of Southern California.  The full agenda can be viewed at www.ahre.org.

Registration & Networking Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m. at Acapulco Marina Pacifica, located at 6270 E. Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, CA. Attendees will depart at 8:00 a.m. to volunteer at the Food Bank of Southern California (transportation provided).  The community service event allows attendees to work side-by-side with each other while helping pack and load food boxes for those in need.

The attendees will be transported back to the conference site for a catered lunch at noon followed by informative speaker and breakout sessions.

Conference Speakers already scheduled include:

• Amanda Hite, President, Talent Revolution & AHRE Vice-President

Recruit with Web 2.0 / Social Networking

• Jeff Fuchsman , Lead Counsel with BRGS

The Legal Side of Social Networking On/Off Work

In addition, Claire Prager, Senior Manager Talent Selection with The Cheesecake Factory Inc., will moderate a panel discussion on Employee Referral Programs with Eric Watson, Project Manager, DaVita and Jackie Barker, Contract Recruiter, Alcon Labs.

The conference will conclude with a Reception/Networking Event from 5:00 -6:00 p.m.

The cost of the conference is $150 for non members and free to AHRE members.  Register online at www.ahre.org. Deadline is October 20, 2009.

Monster.com and Jobing.com are sponsors of the AHRE conference.

For more information about the conference or AHRE, please contact Kelly Sullivan at 714.432.0400 x 210 or email KSullivan@kingsseafood.com or visit www.ahre.org

AHRE, www.ahre.org, is a non-profit organization of professional restaurant industry recruiters dedicated to the
advancement of recruiting skills, standards, and practices within the hospitality field.
AHRE members represent over 80 hospitality companies throughout the United States
that are dedicated to increasing our industry’s talent pool.

www.ahre.org

• Kelly Sullivan
• KSullivan@kingsseafood.com
• 714.432.0400 x 210