Howdy! Welcome to this week’s issue of The Hospitality Hotline, brought to you by our team at 86search. The purpose of this publication is to celebrate and support the Hospitality industry in the Charlotte Metro area.
Contents
New Food Stalls in Gibson Mill Market
Mama’s Caribbean Grill Gives Back
Hospitality Happenings
A New Market in Town: Gibson Mill
There’s an awesome new neighborhood meeting place in Concord, NC! Built in 1899, the Gibson Mill originally operated as a manufacturing facility. Since closing in 2003, it has been completely repurposed into a “community-driven gathering spot.”
The Gibson Mill Market is a locally sourced food hall featuring several small food-related businesses, including a cookie company, a coffee roaster, and even a board game cafe! More stalls (and more opportunities for hospitality workers) are already in the works. Check them out at www.gibsonmill.com.
Mama’s Caribbean Grill Gives Back to the Community
For the second year in a row, Mama’s Caribbean Grill provided the local community with free food this Thanksgiving! Last year, hundreds of people showed up for fresh, authentic Caribbean dishes such as curry chicken, oxtails, smoked jerk chicken, and macaroni. This year was no different.
Mama’s has become a staple in the community since first opening in 2000, and played an integral role in shaping the international cuisine in Charlotte. Originally from Jamaica, owner Vinroy Reid’s vision for the establishment was to unite the food and culture of his home country with the Charlotte community.
Check them out at mamascaribbeangrill.com!
Events in Town
Light the Knights:
This holiday season, the Charlotte Knights are illuminating Uptown Charlotte once more with a walkthrough holiday experience at Truist Field. Tens of thousands of lights, beautiful Christmas trees, snow, and displays will greet you as you walk through the ballpark. From Christmas Tree Lane to the Snowtastic Winter Wonderland, experience the holiday magic. Going on now through Jan. 6th!
Learn More: https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/ballpark/christmas
Mistletoe Market at Camp North End:
Camp North End will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland to kick off the holiday season! All are welcome to come out and walk up and down the market street, watch an adorable parade of dogs in festive sweaters, roast marshmallows by the fire, and capture plenty of holiday photos. Participants can also enjoy acoustic sets by local musicians and a wide range of seasonal food from vendors such as Bleu Barn, Plant Joy, Leah & Louise, Wentworth & Fenn gourmet bakery, and many more! Catch the last event on Dec. 17th!
Learn More https://camp.nc/events/mistletoe-market/
Must Eat Treats
Sammie of the Week: Sandwich Max
If you’re looking for a classic no-frills sandwich, look no further than Sandwich Max in South End. Don’t let the shabby exterior of the building fool you, this gem is slicing up NY-style hoagie sandwiches that are stuffed with fresh ingredients. My personal favorite order is the Cold Italian sub with a bag of BBQ chips washed down with a crisp fountain Coke. What is it about Coca-Cola poured out of a fountain that makes it so much better?
Treat of the Week: Day & Night Cereal Bar
Holy indulgent nostalgia, Batman! If you haven’t tried the Cereal Bar at Latta Arcade in Uptown, you are in for a treat. This spot serves up your favorite childhood cereal two ways – either in a bowl with ice cream and branded milk or made into a monstrous shake. As a Cinnamon Toast Crunch fanatic, the Rooooby Snacks shake is the perfect combo of my favorite cinnamon cereal, Oreo pieces, and graham crackers.
Hire These People
Ryan
Ryan is a high-performing restaurant General Manager that has a business mind and understands financials and profitability. He has experience working in stand-alone restaurants as well as at 5-star resorts and hotels. Ryan improved guest scores by 30% at one high-end restaurant and takes pride in leading high-quality individuals to work as a team and enjoy each other. His references speak to his leadership and problem-solving ability. He keeps calm and gets things done. Ryan is seeking a base salary of 85k plus bonus.
Rich
Rich is a highly experienced Executive Chef who has been leading fine dining kitchens of various sizes for over 30 years. He has incredible job stability and has been with the same group for more than 15 years but is seeking a change and would like to work for a local restaurant group in the Charlotte area to be near family. Rich is skilled in managing food and labor costs along with inventory. He enjoys coaching and training and calls himself a working Chef. Rich loves to cook and be behind the line and is highly skilled in all areas of the kitchen including pastry. He has spent most of his career in high-end American cuisine with Spanish, French, Italian, and Scottish cuisines. Rich is seeking a base salary of 85k plus bonus.
James
James is a steal for your kitchen. He has been an Executive Chef at a high-end restaurant that focuses on American cuisine but would like to take a step back from the lead position to be able to focus on family. He has been working 70+ hours a week for the last 10 years and would like to be back to 45-50 consistently. James is skilled at every position on the line and would love to move into an Executive Sous or Sous Chef position where he can continue to cook and teach, but is not responsible for everything. James would like to be at a compensation rate of $25 hourly.
If you believe these candidates would make a great addition to your team, contact 86search today!