When it comes to leadership, women in kitchens are expected to adopt an essentially masculine style. Leading from the front, dictating what needs to be done, organising people and their actions, etc. But as women we can bring in a different dynamic, given the opportunity.
- We are known to create environments where everyone can take ownership of what they have to do, and feel equally valued for contributing.
- Women leaders include people, so everyone on the team gets seen and heard. Rather than dominate the conversation themselves.
- We can bring in empathy to our workplaces and the people we work with, without merely reserving it for customers.
But to do all this, we have to reclaim the feminine qualities that are seen as liabilities in the kitchen for not fitting into the model of “this is how it has always been done”. How can you do that?
Work Life Balance for Women in Hospitality is a one-hour online workshop being held on Monday 7th March, 4:30 – 5:30pm. If you are interested in attending, I invite you to book your place before Thursday.
Female leadership in Hospitality