Executive Chef

6 months ago

Washington, United States Thompson Hospitality Full time

Job Description

Overview

As the Executive Chef at Milk & Honey Cafe , you will be the culinary visionary responsible for the overall kitchen operations and menu innovation. Your expertise and leadership will drive the cafe's success by creating and executing a diverse menu of exceptional dishes. If you are a passionate and experienced culinary professional with a desire to lead a dynamic and innovative culinary team, we invite you to apply.

Competitive Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision  Paid Time Off  401(k), matched up to 4%  Short and Long Term Disability  Tuition Reimbursement  Employee Referral Program  Pet Insurance  Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants  Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school 
Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, menu development, and quality control. Lead and mentor the culinary team, fostering creativity, growth, and a commitment to excellence. Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute seasonal and innovative menus. Manage kitchen staff scheduling, inventory, and cost control while maintaining high-quality standards. Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
Qualifications

Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-end restaurant or culinary establishment. Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred. Exceptional culinary skills, with a deep understanding of food preparation and presentation. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Who We Are:

Milk & Honey Cafe is a beloved New Orleans-themed Southern Brunch restaurant celebrated for its mouthwatering, slow-cooked dishes and dedication to Southern culinary traditions. Our menu boasts award-winning items like Shrimp & Grits and Rum Chata French Toast, making us a destination for friends, family, and brunch lovers alike. We take pride in providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where our guests can savor the flavors of New Orleans and create lasting memories. Join our team and be part of an exciting culinary journey.

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

Purpose Give back to our communitiesCelebrate diversity PeopleDo the right thingTreat people the way you want to be treatedAlways do your bestBe accountable for our actions PerformanceServe the highest quality foodProvide world-class serviceMaintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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