Kitchen Supervisor - Milk & Honey

Overview

Are you a skilled culinary professional with a passion for great food and strong leadership? Join our team as a Kitchen Supervisor at Milk & Honey and play a key role in delivering the high‑quality dining experience our guests have come to expect.

As a vital member of our culinary team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and supporting a positive, efficient team environment. Your leadership and attention to detail will help uphold our reputation for exceptional cuisine and ensure every dish meets our standards of excellence.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure dishes are prepared to our quality standards.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance and support to maintain a cohesive and efficient team.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control, and address any issues promptly.
• Assist in managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and controlling food costs.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Requires 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.

• Proven culinary experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or similar establishment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor kitchen staff to achieve high performance and maintain a positive work environment.
• Strong organizational skills to handle a fast‑paced kitchen.
• A keen eye for quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours).
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, high chairs, booster seats).
• Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally.
• Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones.
• Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment.
• Ability to remain calm and composed while multitasking in a fast‑paced setting.

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 one 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.

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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.