Restaurant Manager Hourly - Milk & Honey Charlottesville

Thompson Hospitality; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a beloved New Orleans-themed restaurant as a Supervisor, where you'll lead a passionate front-of-house team to deliver exceptional service and uphold high standards of quality and hospitality. This role is perfect for someone with a strong leadership background in the hospitality industry, eager to create memorable experiences for guests. Be part of a fast-growing, family-run organization that values community, diversity, and performance. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

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' relatives

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in hospitality, ideally in a restaurant.
• Strong communication skills for managing a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including staff management and guest interactions.
• Train and mentor team members to ensure adherence to standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Guest service

Job description

Overview

As a Supervisor at Milk & Honey, you'll be a pivotal leader in maintaining the high standards of service, quality, and Southern hospitality that define our restaurant. In this role, you'll provide guidance to the front-of-house team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences. Your leadership skills, attention to detail, and commitment to fostering a positive work environment will be essential to our success.

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 daily restaurant operations, including staff management, guest interactions, and service quality.
• Assist in training and mentoring team members, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with managers to monitor inventory levels, implement service standards, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Address guest feedback and concerns, striving to create positive resolutions and experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role in the hospitality industry, preferably in a restaurant setting.
• Strong communication skills to effectively manage and guide a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capability to make informed decisions in fast-paced situations.
• Passion for providing exceptional guest service and a dedication to upholding the restaurant's values and reputation.

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.

Core Values

• 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.

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.