France.tv released a fascinating documentary on buffets, and of course, they couldn’t leave out the legendary Las Vegas buffet experience! Watch RHI’s Founder, Mark Steele, dive into how Las Vegas transformed the buffet world in BUFFET: QUE LEUR VOLONTÉ SOIT FAITE. Catch his insights around the 30-minute mark! ⏳
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RHI on Food & Loathing: Mark Steele on Running a Healthier Restaurant
Mark Steele, founder of the Restaurant Hospitality Institute, joins Al Mancini on the Food & Loathing podcast for an in-depth conversation. They discuss how RHI empowers front-of-house staff and managers to reach their full potential. Steele also introduces RHI’s latest course, Food Allergen Safety Techniques (FAST), focusing on allergens and food sensitivities—a must for today’s hospitality professionals.
RHI on FOX 5: The Future of Buffets in Las Vegas
In the wake of learning that Rio Hotel & Casino will not be bringing back its world-famous Carnival Buffet once renovations are complete, FOX 5 questions “Is there a shrinking appetite for buffets in Las Vegas?” They turned to RHI Founder and Chief Education Officer Mark Steele for his thoughts.
See what he had to say in the video above, or read the full story on FOX5Vegas.com.
RHI on Food & Loathing: Brian Howard – Role Model for a Healthy Kitchen

When it comes to eating, we talk a lot about what’s on the plate and implementing sustainable/eco-friendly practices, but not as much attention is paid to the overall health and well-being of the staff. Yet the demands of the restaurant industry can be grueling and tend to take a toll on hospitality workers. Maintaining a healthy work environment and supporting your employees overall physical and mental well-being plays a crucial role into employee satisfaction and retention, resulting in better service levels.
In this episode of the Food & Loathing podcast Brian Howard and John Anthony of Spaghetti on the Wall Hospitality talk about their efforts to make their restaurants safe places for workers. This includes giving people who have had substance abuse issues or have done time in prison a second chance by hiring them through RHI’s training courses and job fairs.
RHI on FOX 5: Nevada Restaurants Can Get Paycheck Rebates for New Hires
RHI Founder and Chief Education Officer Mark Steele speaks with FOX 5 Vegas to highlight details on a new government rebate program that encourages restaurants to hire trained workers from state-approved programs. Both RHI’s Hospitality Server and Hospitality Jumpstart (formerly U-21) are qualifying state-approved programs.
Do you want more info on how you or your restaurant can take advantage of this program? Send us a message to find out more!