Restaurant Manager - Milk & Honey Charlottesville

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary destination, Milk and Honey, is on the lookout for an exceptional Restaurant Manager. This exciting opportunity involves guiding a team to create a vibrant dining experience while driving growth and success in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, extensive restaurant management experience, and a commitment to excellence in hospitality. Join a rapidly growing franchise and enjoy an array of competitive benefits.

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

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant management, preferably in high-volume or upscale dining.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Sound business acumen with budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional service.
• Develop strategies to drive revenue growth and optimize profitability.
• Monitor cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

Multitasking

Knowledge of Culinary Techniques

Tools

Restaurant Management Software

Point-of-Sale Systems

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the helm and lead a thriving culinary destination? Milk and Honey, a New Orleans themed Southern Brunch paradise, is seeking an exceptional Restaurant Manager to guide our team to new heights of success. With your passion for hospitality and unwavering commitment to excellence, you'll create a vibrant and dynamic dining experience for our guests. Be part of a rapidly growing franchise where you can unleash your leadership skills, drive growth, and shape the future of our restaurant. Join us and embark on an exhilarating journey filled with culinary delights, Southern charm, and endless opportunities for personal and professional development.

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

• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating our team to deliver exceptional service and exceed guest expectations.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service, impeccable food quality, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive revenue growth, optimize profitability, and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, empowering them to reach their full potential and deliver outstanding performance.
• Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation to ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare budgets, and control costs to achieve financial targets and maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume or upscale dining establishment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with guests, team members, and vendors.
• Sound business acumen and financial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and profit optimization.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Knowledge of industry trends, culinary techniques, and food safety regulations.
• Proficiency in using restaurant management software, point-of-sale systems, and other relevant technology.

Who We Are:

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.

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.