Sous Chef - Milk & Honey (Charlottesville)

Are you a talented culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join our team, where creativity, quality, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

In this position, you'll work closely with the Executive Chef to help lead the kitchen operations, bringing your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and leadership skills to every dish and service. You’ll play a vital role in executing our culinary vision while mentoring team members and ensuring excellence in every plate.

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in planning and executing the culinary vision for Milk & Honey.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure dishes are executed with precision and creativity.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain a smooth workflow during service hours.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain excellence in culinary techniques and presentation.
• Requires 50–55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.

• Experience in a high class dining experience.
• Experience as a sous chef.
• A great attitude and work ethic.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during long shifts.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to handle knives, cookware, and kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Tolerance for exposure to heat, steam, noise, and open flames.
• Ability to navigate tight kitchen spaces and multitask efficiently.
• Visual and sensory acuity to inspect food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as required

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.