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
jeanne cretella
President and Founder of Landmark Hospitality
Maddy Cretella
Amy Degiese
Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairwoman
Maureen Hulings
CHAIRWOMAN OF THE JERSEY CITY MUA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adrian O. Mapp
Mayor of the City of Plainfield
Thomas McAteer
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT LANDMARK HOSPITALITY
Alycea Nightingale
Founder and Executive Director of Educate The Block (ETB)
William O’Dea
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
JOYCE E. WATERMAN
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Eric Weiss
Founder of Service Arts