At the 6th edition of the Waiters Race, held in Vienne on September 16th, Clément Riccardi, an apprentice at CMA Formation Bourgoin-Jallieu, brilliantly won first place in the student boys category. This event brought together nearly 300 participants, professionals and students from the hotel and restaurant sector, who raced through the city streets in work attire, carrying trays.
Beyond the race, the day featured culinary demonstrations, tastings, and a job fair dedicated to careers in the Hotel and Restaurant industry, highlighting the importance and opportunities within these fields.
CMA Formation Bourgoin-Jallieu, the CFA of CMA Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offers apprenticeship programs to acquire professional techniques and build solid work experience. The institution provides two key training courses: the CAP Commercialisation et Services en Hôtel-Café-Restaurant (Professional Aptitude Certificate in Hotel-Café-Restaurant Sales and Services) and the BP Arts du service et commercialisation en restauration (Professional Diploma in Service Arts and Restaurant Sales), preparing future service professionals.
The article also highlights the journey of Paul Guillon, a former apprentice from the CFA who became a maître d'hôtel in Lyon, sharing his passion for the service profession and the importance of teamwork and drive for success in this demanding field.
