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Square One training looks beyond the machine

With 28 years of hospitality experience between them, the Square One Coffee Roasters team of two, Head Roaster Elika Rowell and two-time Southern Region Cup Tasters Champion Tom Bomford, aims to support burgeoning small businesses in any way they can. “We want to see [our wholesale customers] not only succeed in serving delicious coffee, but also make sure their cafés are financially sustainable,” Elika says.
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Kay-Lene Tan of Tonka and Coda awarded 2018 Hostplus Hospitality Scholarship

Kay-Lene Tan, Head Pastry Chef at Tonka and Coda restaurants in Melbourne, has been named the winner of the 2018 Hostplus Hospitality Scholarship supported by Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Following a four-month selection process, Kay-Lene was awarded the scholarship on 9 July at Food + Wine Victoria’s annual industry awards night. Now in its fifth year, the prestigious Scholarship will provide Kay-Lene with a once-in-a-career opportunity to work across three countries in internationally acclaimed hospitality businesses. Upon her return to Australia, Kay-Lene will continue to expand her industry experience over a year-long mentorship with a local industry leader.  
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