Hospitality News
Ice, ice, baby!
By Noah Parks Ice. Ice. Maybe? No. Definitely. Regardless of what you’re drinking or when, you probably prefer Ice get involved somewhere along the way. Unless you mess with Scotch, Apertifs, Digestifs, or taking shots of Malort, then indulge in the spirit however it...
The Ambassador
By Noah Parks There is this great job. It requires you to be whip smart, on the ball, and ready to serve. It also is a lot easier if you can smile with your eyes (because...masks). It’s not something you want to do as a kid but, by 33 (my age) it’s a job you ponder as...
Healing with Sound Baths
By Ashley Singh and Meghan Hanley Quarantine has me trying all types of new things. Until two weeks ago, I had no idea what a sound bath was, I just hoped it didn’t involve my actual bathtub. I mean, my tub is fine, but with two roommates it’s not quite the urban...
A 2020 Wedding
By Noah Parks Our work at HMG+ revolves around large events that are often some of the most memorable and important ones of people’s lives. The food. The lights. The dancing. The family. It’s a mix of love, laughter, and tradition. I...
Hospitality and the Phases of Reopening: An interview with Howard Kalachnikoff of Rolo’s Restaurant
By Noah Parks The HMG+ family has a core principle: build community. It may seem like community and hospitality are synonyms but that’s not always the case. Too often it’s shared stress, not community, that builds relationships while working in hospitality. The hot...
The Language of Hospitality
By Noah Parks I guess it’s everywhere. I see it. I hear it. The new guy knows about it. My chef is obsessed with it. The manager and the bar manager keep slipping it into their otherwise normal conversation. The bussers, the runners, the waiters, EVERYONE is saying...
SP Feature: Following Your Dreams
Written by Amanda Beni & Carolyn Roman We interviewed our incredible Service Pro Carolyn Roman to learn more about her passions and career as a chef. What inspired you to become a cook? I've always wanted to cook professionally, ever since I was a child. However,...
Boxing in the Time of Quarantine
By Noah Parks I have two animals and a fiance. I love them very much, but none of them know how to box a table. My dog, Arlo, loves the idea. My cat, Paws, settles indifferently next to his food bowl and waits for my next great idea. Lucy, my fiance, loves me for...
Hospitality & Justice: The Okra Project Makes an Impact on the Black Trans Community at NYC rally.
By Jared Smith Along with some of the popular lockdown lingo like “new normal,” “PPE” and “re-opening phases,” the term “pivot” has certainly made the pandemic era list of words we never want to hear again. Yet some may argue that it is the most prevalent and concise...
Mindfulness & Hospitality
By Ashley Rose Singh and Meghan Hanley What is mindfulness anyway? I’m sure you know it well. That jittery, uncomfortable something-is-just-not-right feeling. It has a label. It has a mission. It has a name. Anxiety. Many service professionals, working in the...
3 Ways to Introduce Wellness Into Your (at home) Workspace
By Ashley Rose Singh and Meghan Hanley Home is where the office is. This is our new norm. So how can we make the best of our current reality? Focus on well-being. Here’s how: Create Boundaries Trust us, you’re definitely not the only one doubling your kitchen /...
HMG+ CAPTAIN
HMG+, a leader in hospitality event staffing, is seeking experienced and professional Captains with flexible schedules in the New York/New Jersey area.RESPONSIBILITIES Onsite leadership for HMG+ Manage food and beverage distribution at large-scale events and private...
HMG+ BARTENDER
Are you passionate about beverages and spirits? Do you possess great communication skills? HMG+, a leader in hospitality event staffing is seeking experienced and professional bartenders with flexible schedules in the New York/New Jersey area. Now including Long...
HMG+ WAITSTAFF
Are you passionate about food? Do you possess great communication skills? HMG+, a leader in hospitality event staffing is seeking experienced and professional waitstaff with flexible schedules in New York/New Jersey area. Now including Long Island!RESPONSIBILITIES...
HMG+ COAT CHECK ATTENDANT
HMG+, a leader in hospitality event staffing is seeking part-time coat check attendants with flexible schedules in the New York/New Jersey area. Now including Long Island!RESPONSIBILITIES Manage coat check for large-scale events and private parties Effectively...
ASSISTANT CATERING DIRECTOR
Are you looking to elevate your hospitality career? See yourself as an innovative team player? If you answered yes, you may have found your next great opportunity. HMG+, the Tri-State's leading hospitality staffing service, is recruiting a dynamic professional for our...
HOSPITALITY STAFFING COORDINATOR
HMG+ is a leading hospitality staffing service, focused on specialized training and recruiting. We are growing quickly and need to add a driven corporate hospitality professional to help us progress that mission. As Hospitality Staffing Coordinator, with a...
EXECUTIVE DINING RECEPTIONIST
This role is responsible for greeting employees and guests, managing conference room and visitor office reservations and partnering with the facilities team to ensure the senior management office floors run smoothly and the residents have the support needed to work...
Types of Barbecue
Did you know that not barbecue is the same? Although the basic technique is the same everywhere – cooking the meat for a long time over low, indirect heat – the similarities end there. Across the southern US there are...
Restaurants with Dress Codes
Over the decades, dining out has become a much more casual experience, even at restaurants serving high end cuisine. The culture is today, at least comparatively, less stuffy. Additionally, during the economic crash of the first decade of the 2000s and fewer people...
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