Fine dining restaurant group rooted in innovation solidifies their recruiting practices

Jessica's love of hospitality began unexpectedly while waiting tables as a college student, leading her to pivot from a planned career path in academia toward a new one studying wine. After working her way up through front-of-house and beverage leadership roles, Jessica opened her own restaurant in Oakland, CA in 2015. Always striving to do and learn more, Jessica then joined Bon Appetit Management to oversee large food-service operations including Twitter HQ and Oracle Park, gaining an abundance of HR skills along the way. Now firmly planted back on the east coast, Jessica is happiest when helping restaurants succeed. She holds a bachelor's in linguistics with honors from The University of Connecticut-Storrs, a master's of management and hospitality from Cornell University, and SHRM-CP and level 2 sommelier certifications.

What is your ideal restaurant experience?

I've never stopped falling in love with Oaxaca. Fresh tortillas on the comal, a pechuga mezcalito in hand, a beautiful courtyard, and the endless possibilities of the evening ahead.

What does "creating workplaces where people thrive" mean to you?

People thrive when they are healthy - physically and mentally - and work in an environment that cares about their health. Having worked in the restaurant industry for many years, I know it has not always been the healthiest industry. I am most excited when we get to help build healthy restaurants with healthy teams.

Tim has dedicated his career to the food & beverage industry. He has bussed tables, managed restaurants and led HR from the Jersey Shore to Charleston, SC. Most recently, Tim was a top salesperson at a high-volume NYC butcher before taking the reins as their HR generalist, responsible for nine business units and 90 employees. With his passion for recruiting, training and compliance, Tim saw an opportunity to further develop his career by joining E|H, where he currently works with clients ranging from large steakhouses to boutique retail outlets. Tim holds his bachelor's in communications from The Richard Stockton University of New Jersey and is a SHRM certified professional (SHRM-CP).

What is your ideal restaurant experience?

There's nothing quite like a thin crust pizza from the Jersey Shore. Federici's in Belmar is always the first stop when I've been away for a while and it's a place that brings back great memories of Wednesday night pizza with my whole family.

What does "creating workplaces where people thrive" mean to you?

Creating an environment where people’s growth is encouraged and supported both at work and in their personal lives. To me, this environment provides financial stability and space to grow outside of work. It also means a work culture that encourages open discourse and goal-setting, allowing people to progress in their careers.