Upcoming Events

Good Work Austin is proud to offer a series of events specifically designed for individuals working in the food and beverage industry.

Whether you're a seasoned chef, a dedicated server, or just starting your journey in the industry, Good Work Austin is here to support you. We offer a variety of events focusing on professional development, networking, and mental & physical wellbeing.

Here are some reasons why you should join us:

  • Learn from the best: Gain valuable insights through workshops and talks featuring industry experts.

  • Connect with your peers: Build lasting relationships with other food & beverage professionals at our networking events.

  • Take care of yourself: Discover tools and strategies to manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Please note: Space is limited for all events—be sure to register early to secure your spot!

While some of our events are free and open to the public, others are exclusively for members or require a fee for non-members. To learn more about becoming a Good Work Austin member and accessing the full range of benefits, visit www.goodworkaustin.org/membership.

  • Saving Lives at Work: Overdose Response & Harm Reduction for Hospitality Professionals

    📅 When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    📍 Where: The Hole In the Wall, 2538 Guadalupe Street, Austin, 78705

    Presented by Good Work Austin in partnership with SHIFT

     This free, hospitality-focused training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, administer naloxone (Narcan), and integrate harm reduction into your workplace culture.

    Together, we’ll:

    Understand the current landscape of opioid use and its impact on our communities.

    Learn the principles of harm reduction as they relate to opioid use.

    Apply practical, real-world strategies to make our spaces safer for staff, guests, and neighbors.

    Whether you’re behind the bar, on the line, or running the show—this training is for you. Let’s build a hospitality industry that shows up, looks out, and saves lives!


    About SHIFT

    SHIFT is an initiative at the University of Texas at Austin that is shifting the campus culture of substance misuse toward one of well-being by challenging existing substance use norms and promoting mindful decision-making. We partner with the UT Austin community to implement environmental strategies grounded in public health and strengths-based frameworks through faculty and peer mentor training, student-led zero-proof bartending, harm reduction education, strategic partnerships, and rewards for innovative, evidence-based ideas that address substance misuse and well-being in higher education.

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  • Profit, Costs, and Cash Flow: Demystifying Finances for Restaurants

    📅 When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    📍 Where: 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, Texas 78701

    Ever feel confused when looking at your P&L? Are you ready to confidently read a financial statement and make data-driven decisions? Join us and learn how to understand what the numbers are telling you. All levels of comfort with finances are welcome!


    In this 4-hour, hands-on session explicitly designed for food and beverage businesses, we’ll break down the profit & loss statement and dig into the basics of budgeting using You Need A Budget (YNAB), a tool that makes managing money actually make sense.


    We’ll start with a big-picture look at financial statements—why they matter and how to use them. From there, we’ll get personal—literally—with an exercise where you’ll build your own personal P&L. It’s a powerful way to learn the concepts and walk away with a tool you can use with your team. Then we’ll zoom in on real-world examples, including both a simplified and a full version of the P&L from Casey’s Snowballs.


    Together, we’ll explore:
    - How to use a P&L to find profitability drivers in your business.
    - How to track key drivers of profitability, like COGs and labor margin.
    - Margin models, like 30/30/30/10, and how they fit or don't fit for your business.
    - How to categorize tricky expenses.
    - What happens to profit after the P&L.


    A high-level intro to building a budget that actually works.


    This 4-hour session includes complimentary food and beverages will be provided, plenty of time for questions and breaks, and space to connect with others who are building their financial muscles, too. You’ll leave with practical tools, real-world examples, and maybe even a little more clarity—for your business and yourself.

    Spots are limited—reserve yours today! We’re keeping this event intimate to ensure a great experience for all attendees. Don’t miss your chance to join us!

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