What percentage of the hospitality workforce is made up of women?

Women make up 51.2% of the hospitality industry workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. At Truluck's, women serve in various roles including chefs, managers, servers, hosts, and sales & events managers.

What advice do Truluck's women leaders give to women entering the hospitality industry?

Truluck's women leaders advise: Be strong and choose a company with great culture. Always strive to be the hardest working person in the room. Keep your head up, stay positive and strong, and always have a voice. Make connections, be kind, and confidently share ideas. Learn every aspect of the business to become indispensable.

What attracts women leaders to work at Truluck's?

Women leaders are attracted to Truluck's for several reasons: the trap-to-table story behind Florida stone crab, the company's culture and people, opportunities to grow under strong leadership, commitment to high-quality service and excellence, supportive culture that encourages passion for creating remarkable dining experiences, and the ability to create special, personalized experiences for guests and teams.

What roles do women hold at Truluck's?

Women at Truluck's work in diverse roles including Chef Partner, Sales & Events Training & Development Manager, General Manager, Sales & Events Manager, servers, hosts, and behind-the-scenes positions. They contribute across all aspects of restaurant operations from culinary to management to guest services.

What challenges do women face in hospitality leadership?

Challenges include being in a male-dominated industry, earning the same respect as male counterparts, underrepresentation of female leaders, and lingering industry stereotypes. However, leaders at Truluck's overcome these challenges through dedication, strong work ethic, staying kind and assertive, and maintaining perseverance and self-assurance.

women in women's history Archives

Skip Links

Our People, Our Stories

Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Women of Truluck’s

Truluck’s women leaders share what it means to work at Truluck’s. At Truluck’s, every day is a reason to celebrate—especially in March, when we honor Women’s History Month. In the hospitality industry, women make up 50.9% of the workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. We appreciate the women of Truluck’s, whose dedication…

Skip Links

Celebrating Women’s History Month with the Women of Truluck’s

Become a TRU Insider