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

Truluck’s women leaders share what it means to work at Truluck’s.

Truluck’s believes every day is a reason to celebrate. But in March, there’s an added reason: Women’s History Month.

In the hospitality industry, women make up 51.2% of the workforce, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. We appreciate the women of Truluck’s, whose dedication and talent ensure that every day is filled with delightful and unforgettable experiences for our guests. Whether they’re chefs, servers, hosts, special events manager, or working behind the scenes, their contributions are invaluable to us.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked five women of Truluck’s about their path in the hospitality industry and what it means to work at Truluck’s. Here’s what they said.

1. Chef Partner Paigton Wilson

Chef Paigton Wilson is a Chef Partner at Truluck’s Southlake, Texas, location. “During high school, I started taking a culinary class, which ran a restaurant, and fell in love with every aspect, from the kitchen to the dining room,” she says. “The joy and laughter that you hear upon walking in the dining room made me feel good.”

Chef Paigton went to culinary school on the East Coast, where there was an emphasis on fresh seafood. That’s one key reason she landed at Truluck’s—our commitment to fresh seafood, particularly the trap-to-table story behind Truluck’s Florida stone crab.

2. Amber Scheer, CPCE, Sales & Events Training & Development Manager

Since 1999, Amber Scheer has given guests an unforgettable dining experience at Truluck’s. This sales & events manager has worked all sides of hospitality, from being a server to hosting, becoming a manager, working in accounting, sales and events.

Constantly meeting new people and creating memories for guests keeps Scheer going. “I love creating special experiences for our guests,” she says. “My advice for any woman in the field is to always be the hardest working person in the room.”

3. Tambra Tatum, General Manager

Like Scheer, Truluck’s Plano, Texas, General Manager Tambra Tatum thrives on delivering happiness to guests.

“Being able to create long lasting memories for others—it is truly gratifying to know that you were able to participate through a culinary masterpiece and hospitality,” she says. “At Truluck’s, we have a culture where employees are supported and encouraged to stay passionate about creating a remarkable dining experience for every guest.”

Although she has felt supported in her career at Truluck’s, there have been times when being a woman in leadership has been challenging. Yet, she keeps her head up, she says.

“You have to command respect and stay true to yourself,” Tatum says. “Staying kind and assertive is key.”