The RA provides professional guidance to members and represents their views to Government. It actively promotes education and training in the industry through its Young Chef Young Waiter competition, through college award schemes and through the wider work of the British Hospitality Association.

Members of the Association have access to marketing initiatives and an extensive calendar of networking, social and sporting events as part of their British Hospitality Association membership.

President: Bob Walton MBE
Chairman: The Earl of Bradford
Vice-chairman: David Loewi
Chief Executive: Ufi Ibrahim