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Toxic Culture and Discrimination Against People of Color - Anonymous employee Union Square Hospitality Group Employee Review

1.0
Oct 25, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some genuinely cool coworkers, and a few good managers (though most are racist)

Cons

If you are a person of color prepare for subtle and not-so-subtle discrimination. Scheduling seems to be handed out like favors: POC get the worst shifts and the worst weekday hours while white servers are given prime time dinner sections. Hosts and managers routinely assign the back corners and the smallest, least desirable tables to POC, even when those sections are busier. Requests to swap shifts get ignored more often when coming from non-white staff, and complaints about unfair table assignments are dismissed as “personality conflicts” or “not a big deal.” There’s a clear double standard on dress code and punctuality; minor infractions are called out selectively. Morale is low because reporting these issues accomplishes nothing - management pretends they don’t see the pattern. This creates a very stressful environment where people feel undervalued.

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5.0
Apr 2, 2026
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Pros

- Wonderful staff -Everyone is there to help you - Well structured program with clear advancement for interns

Cons

- NYC income tax - I can't really think of any

4.0
Jul 1, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great culture and community, Very supportive and willing to have meaningful conversations.

Cons

It's really hard to grow. Lots of outside employment and a lack of internal promotions. Also lack of communication between departments.

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