ABOUT US

Art of Hospitality Workers Alliance is a non-profit school founded by Frank and Jeanne Cretella of Landmark Hospitality.

This school was established in 2019 as way for the Cretella’s to give back to the industry that has done so much for them.  Currently there are schools in Jersey City, Plainfield and Summit, NJ.

Our foundation is rooted in establishing career pathways and opportunities for individuals to succeed in the hospitality industry and personally.  We cater our courses to not only provide industry knowledge, but also personal growth and development that helps individuals become confident, well-rounded professionals.

“Frank and I have a vision of transforming the industry by focusing on how to make our team members lives better as well as the communities they live in.”


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our commitment

Empowerment

Assist with advancing and empowering hospitality workers careers through life coaching skills. Allow all individuals to develop and grow to their maximum potential.

College partnerships

Our partnership with Hudson County Community College and Fairleigh Dickinson University will allow students to carry credits towards matriculation.

employment pathway

Provide a pathway to employment through Landmark and our partnership with the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association. Students can also participate in an apprenticeship program that provides further work experience and can launch them into a career with the necessary credentials to succeed.

real world paid application

Offer on the job training, paid internships and employment through Landmark’s restaurants, event spaces and hotels

Presently at

Liberty House Wedding & Event Venue
76 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Hudson House Wedding & Event Venue
2 Chapel Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Coming soon to classrooms at the Albion, Summit

OUR BOARD

Anthony Bucco

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CULINARY OPERATIONS AT LANDMARK HOSPITALITY

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jeanne cretella

President and Founder of Landmark Hospitality

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Maddy Cretella

Director of Marketing + Branding at Landmark Hospitality

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Amy Degiese

Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairwoman

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Maureen Hulings

CHAIRWOMAN OF THE JERSEY CITY MUA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Adrian O. Mapp

Mayor of the City of Plainfield

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Thomas McAteer

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT LANDMARK HOSPITALITY

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Alycea Nightingale

Founder and Executive Director of Educate The Block (ETB)

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William O’Dea

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

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JOYCE E. WATERMAN

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

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Eric Weiss

Founder of Service Arts

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our partners