Developing Women Leaders in the Hospitality Community
Less than
7%
of head chefs and
restaurant owners
are women
Our Scope
Women's Hospitality Initiative has partnered with local and national organizations to build a pipeline of women leaders in hospitality at all levels through
resources that:
-
Provide research-based education, networking and support systems for women in the industry ​
​​
-
Provide programming which helps develop critical operational, business and leadership skills for women in the industry​
​​
-
Foster growth, unity and sustained change through mentorship programs
Our Sponsors, Your Sponsors
“The 'glass ceiling'—a term introduced more than 40 years ago—refers to an invisible, systemic barrier that prevents women from rising to senior leadership. But contrary to popular belief, the glass ceiling is not the biggest obstacle to women's progression. It is actually at the first step up
to manager—or the 'broken rung'.”
—Women in the Workplace: Lean In/McKinsey 2019 Study