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On this page you will find Additional Programs that are available with your benefits. Everything from policies to training courses and more!

Additional Programs

Shoes For Crews!

Searching for comfortable, slip-free, and stylish work shoes? Look no further than our USHG Shoes for Crews Discount Portal.
Discover styles that meet all your comfort & style needs.

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Ben's Friends - Sobriety Program

A Coalition of Sober F&B people committed to their sobriety in an industry filled with drugs, alcohol, and stress.

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WHAT IS IT?

It is a coalition of sober F&B people committed to their sobriety in the hospitality industry. Their purpose and goal is to help individuals who are struggling with addiction seek sobriety and continue doing what they love.

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HOW DO THEY HELP?

Ben’s Friends hosts weekly meetings in-person and on zoom that are open to anyone interested in sobriety, including people who are currently sober, trying to get sober, or just interested in sobriety.

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HOW DO I CONTACT THEM?

Visit bensfriendshope.com to complete a form or call 843.990.8001 to be put in contact with one of their leaders – each one having between 2 – 40 years of sobriety under their belt.

​CorePower Yoga – Power Your Practice

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As an employee at USHG, you are eligible to take advantage of 20% off CorePower’s as well as All Access Membership and/or Class Packages.

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READY TO START?

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Johnston & Wales

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Looking to enrich your hospitality career? USHG has partnered with Johnston & Wales to offer USHG employees a 25% partnership tuition benefit toward a JWU program offered online and graduate programs at JWU Providence.

 

To learn more about these programs, CLICK HERE!

HUGS - Employee Relief Fund

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WHAT IS HUGS?

USHG HUGS is an employee-funded non-profit organization designed to help our fellow team members in times of emergent need. The HUGS fund is governed by 501(c)(3) regulations and is a separate entity to USHG, LLC.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Current, active employees who have been with USHG for at least 90 days, have worked a shift in the past 90 days, and are in good standing, are eligible to receive assistance from the HUGS Fund. Employees may request financial aid for the incident if it occurred while employed by USHG and within 90 days of applying for assistance.

 

WHAT IS COVERED?

HUGS offers post disaster support for needs such as food, clothing, transportation, short-term stay accommodations and short-term support for unforeseen financial hardships, or unexpected funeral costs for an immediate family member. A disaster may be defined as natural or catastrophic, or pandemic.

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The USHG HUGS Grant Application can be found HERE

Have questions? Email the HUGS team at hugs@ushg.com

Dining Discount

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Upon hire, all employees will receive 51% off any meal at participating USHG restaurants. Please show your Square Profile to the team when dining in order to receive this discount. In addition to the 51% discounts, annual dining dollars are as follows:

  • Managers and Sous Chefs receive $1,000 annually ($500 in January & $500 in July)

  • GMs, Executive Chefs, & Directors receive $2,000 annually ($1,000 in January & $1,000 in July)

  • Senior Leadership Team receives $3,000 annually ($1,500 in January & $1,500 in July)

  • Hourly Employees – 51% off any meal at participating businesses.

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Click HERE to view learn more!

Your Benefits Guide

See all the benefit options available to you in your employee benefits guide!

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