Family Nights with The ONE Group
While the name ‘The ONE Group’ was originally derived from the company’s first restaurant, ONE, in the Meatpacking District, the meaning has grown and evolved over time. We now believe that the word ‘one’ defines the entire philosophy and dynamic of the company. We are one group of hardworking individuals that come together every day and operate some of the best hospitality venues in the world. Just as we work hard together as one, it’s important that we play hard together as one. How could we be in the business of fun if we didn’t have it ourselves? Family Night is a program in which The ONE Group (TOG) team members in New York (where our corporate HQ is located) get together for dinner and drinks twice a week at a selected TOG venue. The program has proven to be awesome on all accounts. The program allows team member to experience all of our New York venues and meet other TOG team members. Team members are often inspired by things they see at other venues and bring those ideas back to their venues. This also allows team members to discuss other TOG venues to their customers. Family Night benefits the company by increasing the energy in the venues on those nights as well. While TOG venues are always energetic, the arrival of a big group of young, passionate employees turns the place from a lively restaurant to a wild party. The added energy is especially great at special events. We recently had Family Night at STK Meatpacking during a baseball-themed Magnum Mondays party during MLB All-Star Week, and at STK Rooftop and Midtown during a Grey Goose Tennis Tournament Event during the US Open.
One of my favorite things about Family Night is that it creates a sense of community and togetherness that is absolutely essential in the hospitality industry. We spend a lot of time with one another so it’s important that relationships are genuine. However, the best part of the program is we get rewarded for our hard work by receiving complimentary dinner and drinks during Family Night. Everyone, both in the corporate office and venues, work tirelessly to ensure that STK, Asellina, Bagatelle, our brand are amazing places to be and love experiencing the fruit of our labor, or rather the steak of our labor! Rachel Wang, Corporate Team
