Executive Chef - Milk & Honey Old Town

Overview Are you a visionary culinary leader with a passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences? We're seeking an inspiring Executive Chef at Milk & Honey to lead our kitchen with creativity, precision, and a commitment to excellence. As the Executive Chef, you will be the driving force behind our culinary identity-developing innovative, high-quality comfort food menus that reflect the soul of our restaurant. Your leadership will guide a talented kitchen team, ensuring each dish meets the highest standards of flavor, presentation, and consistency. Responsibilities Develop and create innovative and high-quality comfort food menus that reflect the restaurant's concept. Oversee and lead the kitchen team, providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations. Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet the highest culinary standards. Manage kitchen operations, including inventory, ordering, and controlling food costs. Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Requires 50-55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate. Qualifications Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred Experience as an executive chef Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per shift), especially during meal prep and service. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (e.g., bulk food items, equipment, inventory). Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting during food preparation and equipment handling. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for chopping, slicing, plating, and using kitchen tools and machinery. Ability to work in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments. Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency. Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards. Ability to move freely in large kitchen spaces, storage areas, and multiple dining facilities across campus. Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment. May require climbing ladders or using step stools to access upper storage or equipment. 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 Who We Are: Milk & Honey is a vibrant New Orleans themed Southern Brunch destination. We offer flavorful dishes from brunch through dinner, including popular items like Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and Mimosa Towers. Known for its warm, modern Southern cuisine and inviting atmosphere, guests can dine in or take their favorites to go. Every meal is a memorable experience meant to be shared. Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.