Our Challenge A longtime client of Empowered Hospitality, a New York boutique hotel first utilized our services in 2017, when we provided HR training for a new generalist with deep operations experience but limited HR knowledge. Over the next few years, that generalist developed into a director-level role…
Our Challenge A retail business looking to build out their food & beverage presence by opening several restaurant locations was in need of more robust HR support to manage the transition. Operating across three different states, they required updates to their HRIS system in addition to general HR support and leadership as they expanded. Project and change…
Our Challenge E|H was engaged by a popular East Village bar to conduct a full HR compliance audit and help standardize their onboarding process. The business had recently partnered with a venture capital firm and needed to update its HR practices to meet the VC firm’s risk management…
Our Challenge The two co-owners of a highly-anticipated West Village wine bar engaged E|H in the months leading up to their opening. With no prior hospitality experience, they were immensely risk-averse and looked to E|H to ensure their business was protected and prepared for a smooth opening. Key tasks included selecting…
Our Challenge A chef-driven restaurant group had a newly promoted HR generalist with extensive F&B management experience but no formal HR background. The leadership team needed a flexible solution to mentor the HR generalist and support their growing staff as they emerged from the pandemic and opened a…
Our Challenge A multi-unit chef-driven restaurant group based in New York City eliminated their HR director role during the Covid-19 pandemic and needed immediate support for day-to-day HR tasks such as onboarding, benefits enrollments, and payroll. The company was unsure of the specific skillset needed to support the HR function,…
Our Challenge A unique business blending the restaurant industry and the textile design world had a small team with no dedicated HR support. The owner was concerned about employee relations, having previously experienced the tense exit of a senior employee. With only ten employees, hiring a full-time HR…