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
Harriet Baskerville Incubation Program
Pasta Manufacturer Coming to Catawba County
Hospitality Happenings
Harriet Baskerville Incubation Program from Weathered Souls Brewing Co.
New data released by the Brewers Association in 2020 revealed that out of the approximate 8,800 breweries in the U.S., less than 65 are Black-owned, and women represent only 7.5% of brewers. Thus, the Harriet Baskerville Incubation Program was born.
This new program, started by Marcus Baskerville, co-founder of Weathered Souls Brewing Co. in San Antonio, will offer women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) brewers systematic brewing education, training, professional mentoring, and resources.
Weathered Souls Brewing Co., which opened just last month in Charlotte, will host the program. Twelve brewers will spend one month being trained in-house on all aspects of brewery operations.
Large Pasta Manufacturer
coming to Catawba County
What do you call a fake noodle? An Impasta! All jokes aside, Pasta Piccinini, a pasta plant in Pasadena, is coming to Charlotte. The brand carries products ranging from rice to ravioli, both cooked and packaged for future use in your kitchen. Along with yummy pasta, the brand will also be bringing in 27 new jobs and an estimated $6 million investment.
Events in Town
Cirque de Noel:
In this spectacular performance featuring breathtaking acrobatics and festive musical favorites, the circus and the symphony collide. Your family will experience the wonder of the season at this concert. Performance Dates: December 21-23 @ 7:30pm.
Ice Skating 4 Ways:
Brrrr! Cold weather is officially here and we’re looking for ways to make the most of it. Bundle up and hit the outdoor rink this winter at any of the following locations around Charlotte:
Winterfest @ Carowinds – Now through 1/1
US White Water Center – Now through 2/15
Light the Knights @ Truist Field – Now through 1/6
Birkdale on Ice @ Birkdale Village – Now through 1/16
Must Eat Treats
Sammie of the Week: Paper Plane Deli and Market
Tostada Tuesday at Paper Plane Deli and Market – From Italian to Hot Honey Chicken, Paper Plane Deli and Market is dishing out a new Tostada special every Tuesday in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte. The wild Tostada combinations only hit the menu once, so follow their Instagram to stay in the loop. The craft coffee bar holds its own as well!
Treat of the Week: Cinnaholic Bakery
This cinnamon roll is worth the trip to Belmont, and it is being made by the folks at Cinnaholic Bakery. For those with an insatiable sweet tooth, you can bring to life your very own cinnamon roll creation, or try one of their signature rolls or cookie dough scoops. I opted for the Old Skool roll and I was not disappointed, in fact, I may have even shed a tear. Thankfully, I brought a cold roll home to bake in privacy.
Hire These People
Jenny
Jenny is a General Manager with top-shelf customer service skills who takes pride in the organization and cleanliness of her restaurants. She has tremendous experience in Café, Breakfast, pizza, and casual Italian restaurants. Jenny also has solid front-of-house and kitchen management experience. Jenny’s teams love working for her and have followed her to new restaurants the few times that she has made a change in employment. Jenny is looking for a solid culture where she can work at the General Manager or Assistant General Manager level and she is seeking a base salary in the low 60s.
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!