Resources for Hospitality Workers & Employers
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the hospitality industry. Many workers were laid off and now employers are seeking candidates to fill positions. Below are a few resources for both candidates seeking employment and employers seeking workers -- click the blue links for details
Montgomery County Job Center OhioMeansJobs.com Jobs and Family Services Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association Ohio Restaurant Association Ohio Travel Association
hcareers.com ihirehospitality.com OhioCraftBeer.org/jobs indeed.com ziprecruiter.com monster.com peopleready.com laborfinders.com thebalancecareers.com upshift.work jobs2careers.com glassdoor.com snagajob.com simplyhired.com
Assistance Resources
Apply for assistance from OHLA
The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Helping Hands program was created to provide financial assistance and other support to members of the hospitality industry who have been displaced or impacted due to COVID-19.
Support Hospitality Workers
You or your organization can help deliver support to amazing hotel & lodging employees throughout the state who have been impacted by COVID-19. Please make a contribution to Hospitality Helping Hands and/or the OHLA Education & Training Fund online today.
Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association has compiled employment assistance information and resources for hospitality workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitality for Hope Initiative
The Hospitality for Hope Initiative was created to boost collaboration between the hotel industry and local, state and federal governments to help employees, communities, and the industry during this unprecedented health crisis. Hotel properties can enter into temporary lease agreements to support the health community and first responders who may be in need of temporary housing during this crucial time.
AHLA Foundation
AHLA provides online training, educational resources, and scholarships to hotel employees who have lost their jobs, hours reduced, or wish to continue their education training.
AHLA - Hotel Cleaning Guidelines
The American Hotel & Lodging Association is providing the "Enhanced Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Guidelines." The health and safety guidelines represent best practices for the hotel industry, in accordance with CDC guidelines, during the re-opening phase of the economy.
Jobs, Small Business Loans & Unemployment Benefits
Hospitality businesses throughout Dayton and Montgomery County are experiencing incredibly difficult times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of workers are facing layoffs as businesses strive to survive. Below are links to resources for businesses and affected employees.
Businesses Now Hiring
Amazon
Dollar General
Domino's
Kroger
Meijer
Synchrony
Walgreens
Walmart
Search OhioMeansJobs for additional openings.
StaySafe Dayton - Online PPE Store
If you're looking for PPE, signage and other supplies necessary to reopen responsibly, The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help. In partnership with Miamisburg-based chamber member epluno, the Chamber has launched StaySafe Dayton, an online PPE and supply store.
Open to all, but chamber members get preferred pricing and exclusive access to hard-to-find items.
Additional Resources
Online Tip Jar for Dayton Servers
Is your favorite bartender furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Technology has made it easy for you to give them a tip via Venmo or PayPal. More than 140 servers in Dayton and Montgomery County have registered. Visit this link for more information.
Helplink 211
The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area's HelpLink 211 is a 24/7 advocate during times of need. If you're seeking emergency food, are experiencing financial hardship or need other assistance, dial 211 on a cell phone, call (937) 225-3000 on a landline or visit the website.
Chefs Feed Dayton
Chefs Feed Dayton is a group of volunteer restaurant workers who are currently out of work. They're prepping and cooking meals for those in need including for agencies that provide meals to seniors and other vulnerable populations.
Support Dayton Restaurants
Logos@Work has created T-shirt options to choose from that are priced at $20 each with half of the cost of each shirt sold given to a restaurant that you designate to support.
Supporting Local Businesses
Whether it's shopping local online, ordering carry out or delivery from local restaurants, or participating in fundraisers, there are many ways to support businesses and their employees in Dayton and Montgomery County during this difficult time.
Go Fund Me - Small Business Relief Initiative
GoFundMe has partnered with Yelp and Intuit QuickBooks to provide small business owners with the financial support and resources needed to continue running their businesses during and after the coronavirus crisis.