Women remain significantly underrepresented in food and beverage leadership.
Across roles from chef to sommelier, bartender to service manager, barriers continue to limit advancement, stalling careers and preventing talented women from fulfilling their potential.
As part of a commitment to women in employment, Rosewood Hotel Group and Rosewood Foundation are proud to announce a new annual program – Rise to the Table.
A first-of-its-kind, fully sponsored global program, Rise to the Table, is designed to empower the next generation of female hospitality leaders.
Extending beyond Rosewood’s associates, the program will welcome women from the global food and beverage industry for a week-long immersive educational experience, hosted by Rosewood’s leaders and experts at Rosewood Hong Kong in early March 2026, followed by a year of mentorship aimed at fostering career growth.
Rise to the Table was launched to drive systemic change by building a global movement where talent meets community, and every woman’s success is celebrated.
Designed to strengthen pathways for female leaders across the globe, it will bring together 10 women across the food and beverage industry. Participants will be selected from around the world to take part in a weeklong residency at Rosewood Hong Kong in early March 2026.
The residency experience will combine relevant leadership and business skill development through professional coaching and strategy workshops that focus on personal branding, financial literacy, and sustainability-driven innovation.
The participants will also gain exposure through wine tastings, local markets and farms, and group dining at restaurants and bars led by Hong Kong’s renowned talent.
Following the residency, participants will embark on a one-year mentorship journey, as each is paired with a senior Rosewood leader. This serves as a cornerstone to the program, ensuring community and guidance translate into career momentum. The program will recur annually, with the residency rotating across Rosewood Hotel Group’s global portfolio.
Operating since 2022, Rosewood Foundation has upskilled more than 300 women and young people across 13 countries and empowered over 60 entrepreneurs with tools to drive circularity. As the brand evolves on a purpose-driven path, Rosewood Foundation is dedicated to extending positive impact to communities and places beyond the Rosewood Hotel Group ecosystem.
Applications for the program will close on the 13th of October, 2025.
