Kitchen Manager - Hen Quarter - Thompson Hospitality Corporation

Lead the culinary team and drive the creation of exceptional Southern-inspired cuisine as the Kitchen Manager at Hen Quarter. In this esteemed role, you'll set the culinary vision, oversee kitchen operations, and bring innovative flavors to life while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation. Your expertise, leadership, and passion for Southern cooking will shape the dining experiences that define our restaurant. If you're a visionary culinary professional with a profound appreciation for Southern cuisine and the ability to lead and innovate, consider joining us as a Kitchen Manager at Hen Quarter. Your leadership will shape the restaurant's culinary identity, uphold its reputation for excellence, and contribute to creating unforgettable moments through authentic Southern flavors.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Eligibility for discounted meal plan at HBCU client locations.

• Execute creative and authentic Southern-inspired menus that showcase the best of the region's flavors.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure exceptional taste and presentation.
• Collaborate with management to establish food costs, manage inventory, and ensure operational efficiency.

• Extensive culinary experience, including a proven track record in a leadership role (at least 2 years) within a high-volume restaurant environment.
• Expertise in Southern cuisine, including a deep understanding of traditional ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
• Creativity, adaptability, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences that capture the essence of Southern comfort and flavor.

Who we are:

Hen Quarter is the epitome of Southern warmth and flavor. With crispy fried chicken as our star, our menu blends traditional Southern classics with modern twists. Our inviting space is a backdrop for celebrating cherished moments with family and friends. Brunch becomes a delight, and our craft cocktails are visual and taste sensations. Join us for Southern tradition and culinary innovation in every bite.

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-ownd 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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