Encounter Sue Chan, a member of the Toklas Society for Women in Food and Hospitality based in New York City
Introducing The Toklas Society: A Support System for Women in Food and Hospitality
The Toklas Society, a vibrant community for women in the food and hospitality industry, was established in early 2012 by Sue Chan, EunJean Song, and Alex Pemoulie. With over 500 members, the society connects and empowers women through an active Facebook group and in-person events.
The Toklas Society was born out of the professional growing pains the founders experienced in the industry. Their vision was to create a support system and provide resources for women navigating their careers in the culinary world.
The society looks up to successful women in the industry, such as Georgette Farkas and Katie Grieco, as role models. They aim to be a source of inspiration, much like Alice B. Toklas was in Gertrude Stein's life. Named after the latter's partner, the Toklas Society strives to showcase successful women in the industry and help them inspire other women.
Sue Chan, currently the brand director at Momofuku, is devoting primary attention to The Toklas Society. Her goal is to share stories of trailblazing and entrepreneurial women in the food and hospitality industry.
The Toklas Society offers more than just networking opportunities. They plan to form an incubator program that will link entrepreneurs to mentors and resources. Additionally, they aim to host workshops on topics such as accounting and butchering.
For those who cannot attend events, event recaps and interviews with featured speakers will be posted on the Toklas Society's website. The society also encourages women to find their calling, ask for promotions, or start their own companies.
Abby Carney, the editor of Edible Queens and a writer for various magazines and websites, is a member of the Toklas Society. She can be followed on Twitter @abbymcarney. To learn more about the Toklas Society and sign up for their mailing list, visit their website.
The Toklas Society's long-term goal is to create a scholarship for new food-related businesses. They also plan to host upwards of two events a month, covering various categories of the industry.
Francine du Plessix Gray, who gave a commencement speech at Sue Chan's graduation, challenged Chan and her generation to be the role models for future generations. The Toklas Society embodies this spirit, striving to be a part social network and part job resource for women in the food and hospitality industry.
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