Sous Chef - Milk & Honey - Quick Hire!

Milk & Honey is a vibrant New Orleans themed Southern Brunch destination known for delivering flavorful dishes from brunch through dinner. Famous for popular menu items like Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, and Mimosa Towers, the restaurant offers a warm, modern Southern cuisine experience in an inviting atmosphere. Customers can choose to dine in or conveniently take their favorite meals to go, enjoying every dish in a setting designed for memorable moments meant to be shared. Milk & Honey stands out by focusing on quality, creativity, and hospitality, ensuring a unique culinary journey for every guest. Thompson Hospitality, the parent company behind Milk & Honey, is one of the largest restaurant, food service, and facilities management companies in the United States. With over 33 years of experience, Thompson Hospitality emphasizes core values such as integrity, excellence, and respectful treatment of others. The company is deeply committed to building strong relationships with clients, guests, and communities while offering competitive benefits to its employees. This supportive corporate culture makes it an attractive choice for professionals seeking growth and long-term career opportunities in the hospitality industry. The Sous Chef role at Milk & Honey offers an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary professional to expand their career within a dynamic, high-standard kitchen environment. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in driving the kitchen operations, helping to execute the culinary vision while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This position requires a combination of culinary expertise, leadership ability, and operational management skills to ensure smooth kitchen workflow and exceptional dining experiences during service times. The Sous Chef will also take responsibility for mentoring and training kitchen staff, instilling excellence in culinary techniques and presentation skills that align with Milk & Honey’s reputation. The role calls for a dedicated individual ready to embrace an industrious schedule averaging 50-55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, to meet business needs. The job demands physical stamina, including standing and walking for extended periods, the ability to lift and maneuver heavy items, and a capacity to work in a fast-paced, challenging kitchen environment. Attention to detail, from ensuring consistent taste quality through sensory evaluation to supervising food safety and sanitation protocols, is critical. Candidates who thrive on collaboration and creative culinary challenges will find this role rewarding and a great fit for their talents. Joining Milk & Honey and Thompson Hospitality means becoming part of an organization that values diversity, equal opportunity, and fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can flourish and develop professionally.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as a sous chef in a high-end dining environment
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations
• Ability to manage kitchen workflow effectively
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual kitchen tasks
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours as needed
• Commitment to upholding food safety standards
• Ability to mentor and train kitchen staff
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills