Rachel Diehl

Celebrating Food Allergy Awareness Month with ACF Chefs Las Vegas

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and what better way to honor it than by sharing knowledge that keeps our industry safer and more inclusive? At Restaurant Hospitality Institute (RHI), we hit the ground running—bringing our passion for food safety straight to the community with free training on our newest certification: the Food Allergen Safety Techniques (FAST) card!

We were thrilled to partner with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chefs Las Vegas chapter for their May meeting, where we helped provide a top-notch continuing education experience for their members. Did you know RHI offers in-person training and exam proctoring for groups? Yep—we’re all about making learning accessible, flexible, and tailored to your needs.

Since ACF meetings are always packed with great content, the group opted for a hybrid learning experience. Members received a special access code to take the FAST course online—on their own schedule and at their own pace—before the big meeting. Then, our amazing co-founder and Chief Operations Officer, Cara Huey Steele, joined them in person to proctor the final exam and share the scoop on all the other professional development courses available at RHI.

People take the RHI FAST Card Test
ACF Chefs Las Vegas member takes a test
Cara-Steele from Restaurant Hospitality Institute Addresses Crowd

We had such a blast connecting with culinary professionals and empowering them with tools that keep kitchens safer for everyone.

Big congratulations to the newest FAST card holders! You’re not only taking allergen safety seriously—you’re adding a stellar credential to your resume. Way to go!

RHI on City Beat: Behind the Scenes at The Blooming Bistro

Fresh Food. Fresh Starts. City Beat Las Vegas recently went behind the scenes at The Blooming Bistro to uncover what makes this restaurant such a standout in the community.

At The Blooming Bistro, the menu isn’t the only thing that’s fresh—the mission is, too. This unique dining concept pairs exceptional food with life-changing opportunities, creating a space where young adults gain the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience they need to succeed in the hospitality industry.

Through our partnership with The Blooming Bistro, RHI is proud to provide structured hospitality training that opens doors to meaningful careers. From front-of-house service to back-of-house operations, participants aren’t just learning—they’re launching their futures in one of the most dynamic industries in the world.

With every plate served, The Blooming Bistro proves that restaurants can be more than dining destinations; they can be platforms for growth, empowerment, and lasting community impact.

Learn more about The Blooming Bistro.

Learn more about RHI’s Hospitality Training Programs.

RHI on Food & Loathing: The Industry Gives Back

Co-Hosts Al Mancini and Samantha Gemini Stevens alongside producer Rich Johnson sit down for a lengthy interview with brother sister duo, Mark and Samantha Steele, to learn all about their latest partnership serving up hope to program participants at The Blooming Bistro, a restaurant that serves as a wellness and workforce training hub for disconnected and at-risk youth in Las Vegas. Listen now to learn about Restaurant Hospitality Institute’s important role in The Blooming Bistro, and the Steele family’s hospitality legacy.

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RHI in Las Vegas Review-Journal: Las Vegas Restaurant Helps At-Risk Youth Gain Skills for Success

Restaurant Hospitality Institute has partnered with The Blooming Bistro, a restaurant that serves as a wellness and workforce training hub for disconnected and at-risk youth in Las Vegas, to provide its world-class hospitality training to their program participants. Learn all about this special partnership in the Las Vegas Review-Journal!

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RHI Cultivates Careers at The Blooming Bistro

The Blooming Bistro is one of Las Vegas’ newest venues to hit the dining scene. This restaurant is unique as it serves as a wellness and workforce training hub for disconnected and at-risk youth in Las Vegas.

Restaurant Hospitality Institute provides the hospitality training to employees of The Blooming Bistro.

“I’ve been in the hospitality industry for my entire life, but this project is near and dear to my heart,” said Mark Steele. “I am proud to have the opportunity to partner with my sister and continue our family legacy. By combining the missions of Restaurant Hospitality Institute and The Blooming Bistro we are using our hospitality expertise to provide a service that benefits youth and our community.“

The Blooming Bistro is the brainchild of Mark’s sister, Samantha Steele who believes that awareness, education, and the right support can transform lives. The program focuses on culinary and workforce training, substance use prevention, mental health education, suicide prevention, and whole-self wellness to empower and provide tools necessary to help the employee participants build a career path. Learning all aspects of restaurant service, they gain skills honed in a real world setting. Students who graduate from the program are battle-tested and ready to thrive in a hospitality setting.

Are you a local hospitality business in need of workforce-ready employees? Reach out to Mark Steele and he’ll connect you with students who are ready to work for you!