Executive Chef - Milk & Honey Waldorf

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Millbrook (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team as the Executive Chef at a well-regarded cafe known for its Southern brunch cuisine. You will innovate the menu and lead kitchen operations while enjoying competitive benefits. Your leadership skills and culinary expertise will play a pivotal role in driving the success of this unique establishment.

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 on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and their relatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef.
• Exceptional culinary skills and understanding of food preparation.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Lead and mentor the culinary team.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus.
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling and inventory.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

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 TermDisability
• 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 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose

• • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain 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.

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