KOTO has evolved greatly since the early days, but I'm pleased to say our philosophy remains prominent in everything we do.

 

KOTO stands for "know one, teach one", and it reflects our belief that if you're in a position where you can help someone less fortunate, then you should help them; and the greatest thanks you can receive is to one day see that person be in a position to do the same for someone else.

 

KOTO staff are lucky enough to experience this everyday, as we see trainees grow from timid, shy teenagers into young adults who are not only sought-after hospitality professionals, but also well-rounded, responsible community-minded citizens, ready to embrace challenges that lie ahead. Experiencing this growth is thanks enough for our hard work.

 

We have training centres, and training restaurants, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and it's so pleasing to see our founding philosophies so prominent in the hearts, minds and actions of the our teams of staff, trainees, volunteers and partners. It's exciting to see KOTO's story being written day by day, and I hope each day is also a step towards establishing KOTO training centres outside of Vietnam.

 

Thank you for your interest in KOTO. I hope you enjoy learning about KOTO, and that one day you meet a graduate, trainee, or staff member and experience the warmth of the KOTO family for yourself.