Sous Chef - Milk & Honey

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk & Honey Cafe seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join their culinary team, focusing on authentic Southern dishes. This role involves collaborating with the Executive Chef, ensuring high-quality food, and mentoring kitchen staff. Competitive benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

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 attending school

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in Southern cuisine-focused restaurants.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification required.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in preparing Southern dishes.
• Assist in kitchen operations, including compliance with culinary standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Culinary Skills

Education

Culinary degree or relevant certification

Job description

Overview

Milk & Honey Cafe invites you to become part of our culinary family as a Sous Chef, where you'll immerse yourself in the world of New Orleans-themed Southern Brunch excellence. Collaborate closely with our Executive Chef to create and deliver our renowned award-winning dishes, such as Shrimp & Grits, Chicken & Waffles, and Rum Chata French Toast, while upholding the highest standards of Southern culinary excellence. Your role is pivotal in maintaining authenticity and quality, making this an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional.

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

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in preparing authentic Southern dishes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Assist in kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, inventory control, and compliance with Southern culinary standards.
• Contribute to menu innovation, infusing the rich flavors of New Orleans cuisine into our offerings.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to kitchen staff, fostering their growth in Southern cooking.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, strictly following food safety and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in Southern cuisine-focused restaurants.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure culinary environment.

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

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