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Through events, workshops, education, open and honest conversations, and connection with ambitious women across AVC, Her Hospo helps women build confidence, develop their skills and explore rewarding careers in hospitality operations.
We shine a light on the unique challenges and opportunities women experience in hospitality. Together, we are working to strengthen women’s voices, create clearer pathways into leadership and support a more equal industry.
We encourage all team members, regardless of gender, to join the Her Hospo Network through The Loop
The Her Hospo Circle is the structured development program within the Her Hospo network. It is designed for women in AVC and NZVC Operations who want to build confidence, connect with others and better understand their next step in hospitality leadership.
The Circle brings women together through:
Each session provides practical takeaways and an action participants can bring back to their venue. Selected sessions will also welcome allies, helping create a broader conversation about the role everyone plays in building a more inclusive hospitality industry.
The Her Hospo Circle is about creating connection, confidence and opportunity for women at every stage of their hospitality career.
Hospitality is an industry full of opportunity, but women remain less represented as careers progress, particularly in venue operations and kitchen leadership.
While female representation is often strong at junior levels, fewer women progress into roles such as Venue Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Area Manager and Area Chef. Some move into support roles, while others leave the industry altogether.
Her Hospo exists to better understand the barriers women face and create practical support to help overcome them.
We want more women to see hospitality as a career, not a stepping stone. By creating stronger pathways, sharing real career stories, providing education and connection, and supporting women through different stages of their careers, we can help more women enter, stay and grow in hospitality.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
We are a place free from discrimination, where everyone belongs. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our communities, including people of all cultural and faith backgrounds, classes, gender or sexual identities, ages and abilities and we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for all.
