Welcome to the one place hospitality training professionals gather to learn, connect, and grow. Our vibrant group of more than 650 members from more than 350 of the nation’s top restaurant, foodservice, and lodging companies is a powerful association. The true value of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) is that we provide a life-changing personal and professional development experience for our members that results in the highest levels of performance for themselves and their organizations.
The CHART culture is defined by our guiding principles of Learning, Sharing, Growing, and Caring, and drives all of the resources CHART has to offer our members.
Learning
CHART provides high-quality, reasonably-priced educational forums for trainers to grow and become more effective:
Sharing
CHART provides unparalleled opportunities for members to connect and build lasting relationships they can draw on for years to come:
- Network of trainers from top hospitality brands
- Ask My Peers Online, Private Discussion Forum
- Training Flash E-newsletter and Training Articles
- Member Directory
- CHART Member App
- Highly-Engaged Social Media Groups: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube
- flipCHART Member Newsletter
Growing
CHART develops trainers and advances hospitality training by helping members stay in front of current training trends and practices, and providing opportunities to stretch and grow their skills:
- Trends in Hospitality Training Study
- Training High 5 Best Practice Ideas
- Volunteer Opportunities for Personal and Professional Development
- Member Industry Speaking and Media Opportunities
- Free Career Center Job Board
Caring
CHART believes that our long legacy of giving back is the cornerstone of our guiding principles and what sets us apart from other training organizations:
- Community Service Events
- Scholarships
- Learning Legacy Fund
- Relationships that Last a Lifetime!