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Harwood International

While working at Harwood Hospitality Group, I experienced an environment that I quickly learned is fostered by the owners' sons and was far from ideal. They seemed to prioritize their inner circle and the people who follow orders without question. They live detached from what is happening in the company and the people who work for them because they don't care about their employees. Employees are peasants for them. They can put on a caring facade, but they don't. 

Constructive criticism is not well-received here, which leads to a toxic atmosphere and high turnover. They attempt to boost morale with free drinks on Fridays but that doesn't compensate for the fundamental core issues the company faces. Many in higher positions seem to endure the environment solely for a high paycheck. Another abhorrent fact I witnessed while working there is rampant discrimination that goes unaddressed. They are super superficial, often not hiring perfectly qualified individuals for reasons that do not make sense at all. But the fact of the matter is, they want their employees to be pretty and handsome.

They like to tout they "work hard, play hard" but that mantra doesn't hold in practice; the emphasis is overwhelmingly on hard work. Work-life balance is practically nonexistent. 

For anyone contemplating a position here, I strongly advise seeking opportunities elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Honestly not sure leadership knows anything about culinary maybe the basics but idk about refinement and to be fair I think its really the big boss who control all the menus for the concepts so even if a location exec is good they won't let them put things on the menu without approval. They do alot of bonuses for management so be ready to lose hours for their benefit and really the company as a whole has no real direction everyone kinda just does whatever they want no standard or anything but it starts from The top so oh well on that idea. Great job if you want to just drag your feet collect paycheck and dip but if you like the culinary world probably ain't for you
 ps you will get overworked if you show that you have actual skill. And some how still have no real hours .. I guess its good as a second throw away job

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing is organized and we just have to figure it out day of

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The people are cool but culture is so disjointed from concept to concept id say there really isn't one

I started working for Harwood International's restaurant, Saint Ann, my last year of college. I assumed it would be a temporary job until I graduated, but little did I know I would fall in-love with the company and the people in it, including ownership. After graduating I decided to stay at the restaurant because I truly enjoyed it, and not too much time later an opportunity opened for Harwood Hospitality Group. I am now the Harwood Hospitality Group Administrative Assistant. 
Most companies would not spend time and/or effort into helping their employees grow...Harwood does. I look forward to my future with this company and you should too, if an opportunity presents itself. I know when people think of "work" it may have a negative vibe, it does not to me though. I enjoy spending my time working at a place that I am able to fulfill a purpose along side motivational people.

As far as the hospitality industry goes, I’ve yet to work with another company that cares about their employees as much is this one does. The fact that it is owned  locally by a single family helps as you know all of the upper level management even at the entry level positions. They introduce to all of the C-level executives, vps and  the ownership and they are all seeking to help you thrive in their company. Additionally you are paid at the end of the night every single night which is a huge bonus as most people are heading in the direction of putting all balances on a biweekly check. Healthcare benefits are also available from day one as well as discounts at all venues and the ability to transfer within the company to different venues. This company prefers to you promote within

They will walk you to the bottom and then when you’re exhausted and can’t work anymore because you’ve made yourself sick they throw you to the curb like you’re a piece of trash, so working hard get you nowhere with them. But if you do the bare minimum you get promoted like nobody’s business pay is not that great management is real quick to write you up if you get in a disagreement with someone, I worked there for four years and never had a write up or anything and got written up twice in one month because I disagreed with a 19-year-old who didn’t know how to do their job and I was trying to help them do it never once did they ask me my side of the store they had me written up for the even heard my side! People and culture AKA HR did nothing other than approve it no one ever investigated 

I was led to believe that I would be working in a professional environment surrounded by top notch projects based upon the highest quality of industry standards. Unfortunately, that is not what happened as I quickly discovered that I was just another overworked and exhausted work horse that was expected to produce as much work with as few resources available as they don't pay their bills and cut corners at all costs. As an experienced professional, I am not accustomed to attaching my name or reputation to quality projects that I myself am not proud of the workmanship so I exited as quickly as possible.

No system, no coordination, very unprofessional and foreman's that dont care or they would run their job site way more professional. They have no clue how to run a paint crew. I would fire the foreman get new guys in that know what their doing and actually hire some real painters because the ones I worked with had no clue....Pathetic... Thus the reason I walked out after an hr. I was told to paint baseboards while the non English speaking guy sanded bondo on door trim with an electric palm sander above me creating dust every where and on the base they wanted me to paint. What a joke. The poor people who buy these places and think the quality is top notch. Their buying CRAPSMANSHIP from these guys....

Management doesn't listen. Pay was below standards. No overtime,  if you do wind up with overtime. Go home early the next day or end of week,for hours that worked over. Stress from a old building that wasn't maintained by former owners.  Expectations of old building be held to standards of new. Which are impossible. Have bad standings with vendors. As Harwood pays 60 to 90 days after work completed. Which should be 30 days. Fire codes are substandard,  as major fire happened in elevator room. Then no service elevator without running on fire control/manual control. Expectations of building being ran normal, with half elevators not working for 6 months. 

Harwood International is founded by a family who believe all dreams and aspirations are possible.  When the Barbier-Muellers (owners) determine a new goal, the company does not stop until it is achieved.  They have developed a *staple* district in the heart of Dallas, Texas. 

The culture at Harwood is one of high-intensity and vigor, yet balanced with fun, excitement, and a feeling of accomplishment.  For those who thrive in a competitive, over-achieving work environment, this is the place for you.  For ones who prefer slow, methodical, balanced environments, do not consider working for this company.

I personally wouldnt want to work for this company ever again, ok pay, great co-workers, great learning experience but the drama and the roller coaster of emotions are all over the office from the owner to the management to the coworkers, it trickles down. A revolving door. The inhouse marketing people are giving out 5 star reviews all over, it omits the truth.
It is a family owned business, and you get what you signed-on. Nice office and nice view and that only last for 3 months...

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Dishwasher 2 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
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