Kathia Guajardo Bosques, who recently assumed the presidency of the National Chamber of Restaurants and Flavored Foods Industry (Canirac) Nuevo León, highlighted the importance of raising the level of training and certification programs in the gastronomic industry. Facing market demands, adaptation to technologies, environmental concerns, and the economic crisis that entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the sector face, Guajardo emphasized the need to professionalize work within gastronomy.
In her inaugural speech, Guajardo stressed that one of the main challenges and opportunities for the sector lies in the training and development of skills of those who make up the work teams in restaurants. She highlighted the importance of all members of the gastronomic industry having the necessary tools to provide excellent service, ensuring that professionalization is not merely a luxury, but an urgent necessity to maintain competitiveness and quality at all levels.
The new president committed to promoting innovation and continuous training, emphasizing the importance of staying at the forefront of gastronomic trends and social demands, such as sustainability, inclusion, and corporate responsibility. Additionally, she highlighted the need to strengthen the support and collaboration network, positioning Canirac as a bridge between the various actors in the sector, authorities, and consumers.
Among the key points of her commitment is the promotion of Mexican gastronomy at a global level, recognizing national cuisine as a heritage that deserves to be appreciated and respected in every corner of the world. She also committed to advocating for the well-being and development of workers in the sector, as well as fostering the excellence and recognition of women’s work in gastronomy.
Guajardo expressed her conviction that professionalization, teamwork, the pursuit of excellence, and recognition of women in this field will be fundamental elements for the growth and international projection of the gastronomic industry.
