Upcoming Events

Good Work Austin hosts a variety of events that bring together food and beverage professionals, industry supporters, and community members across Austin. From professional development workshops and networking opportunities to fundraising events and community gatherings, our events are designed to support and celebrate the people who make Austin’s food scene thrive.

Whether you work in the industry, own a business, support local restaurants, or simply care about building a stronger and more equitable food system, there’s a place for you at Good Work Austin events.

Here are a few reasons to join us:

  • Learn from industry leaders

  • Gain valuable insights through workshops, panels, and conversations featuring chefs, entrepreneurs, and experts from across the hospitality industry.

  • Build meaningful connections

  • Meet and connect with fellow food and beverage professionals, local business owners, and community supporters at networking and social events.

  • Support Austin’s food community

Please note: Space is limited for many events, so we encourage early registration.

While some events are free and open to the public, others may be reserved for members or include discounted pricing for Good Work Austin members. To learn more about membership benefits, visit Good Work Austin Membership at www.goodworkaustin.org/membership..

  • Tools of the Trade: A Practical History of Modern Mixology 

    When: Tuesday, Nov 3rd from 11AM-1PM

    Where: DrinkWell (207 E 53rd St, Austin, TX 78751)

    Tickets: Free for members | $10 for non-members

    Good Work Austin (GWA) is excited to offer this hands-on training with GWA Member business DrinkWell and owner Jessica Sanders!

    Tools of the Trade is a hands-on learning series where GWA member businesses and industry pros help F&B workers build new skills and explore different career paths. In this session, get behind the bar to learn the building blocks of cocktails, practice bartending skills, and explore careers in the beverage world. No bartending experience required!

    This session will give students a practical introduction on the history of mixology and the six core cocktail ‘families’ that all food and beverage professionals should know. The class will cover a brief history of spirits and cocktails and show how only six core recipe templates can be used to create hundreds of new drinks. In addition, students will get a peek behind the curtain of a modern cocktail bar to learn about the importance of mise en place when executing a bar menu. Finally, students will learn about the many career opportunities that exist in the beverage world and how to progress from porter/barback up through beverage management.

     Following the classroom portion of the session, students will have the opportunity to rotate in small groups in a hands workshop to learn how to use modern bar tools to prepare a basic sour/citrus-forward style cocktail and a basic spirit-forward cocktails using non-alcoholic spirits.

    Space is limited, get your spot while you can!

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  • November Shift Notes: Paying your workers 

    When: Thursday, November 12th from 10-11AM

    Where: Gati Cafe

    Tickets: Free and open to all F&B leaders

     

    Join us for Shift Notes, GWA's monthly peer-to-peer gathering for member business owners and managers, hosted by Good Work Austin.

     Shift Notes is a space to connect with other hospitality leaders, exchange ideas, and talk through the real challenges of running hospitality businesses in Austin.

     November's discussion will focus on how we pay our workers. Come for honest conversation, peer support, and collective problem-solving with folks who care about building stronger workplaces and a stronger local food and beverage industry. Hope to see you there!

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