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.
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Hospitality Happenings
A Feast Fit for Kings….Or in this case, Queens
Mark your calendars and make your reservations because Queen’s Feast is less than one week away. All around Charlotte and the surrounding areas, there will be fixed menu prices of $30, $35, $40, or $45 per person (depending on the restaurant) from January 20th-29th.
With almost 100 restaurants to choose from, there’s something for every palate!
Check out the participating restaurants and their menus.
Bagels Anyone?
January 15th is national bagel day and we have every intention of celebrating. If you want to participate in this yummy holiday too, we suggest visiting a spot that has bagels from Crust Punk Baking. This wholesale bagel supplier makes custom flavors using fresh ingredients. Chef Jeff McElwee (who you may recognize from FūD on the MūV) is passionate about baking and creating tasty treats so don’t miss out on these bagels!
The best part about bagels is that there’s 1000 different ways to enjoy them. Not only can you choose from various bagel flavors, but you can enjoy them with just plain butter, unique cream cheese flavors, or even with some meat and cheese for a bagel sandwich.
Events in Town
Counter Culture Festival
Dry January just got way more fun! This festival is the start of something beautiful. Head over to Camp North End on January 21 from 3pm to 8pm to partake in complimentary tastings from N/A brands all across the world. There will also be live music, panel discussions, VIP experiences, and much more. Get your tickets now!
More Soup for You @ Divine Barrel Brewing
Nothing brings people together like a good ole’ soup and chili cook-off. Whether you’re interested in showing off your cooking skills or just looking to treat your taste buds, More Soup for You is the perfect event for a January Sunday afternoon. There will also be tailgating games and inflatable attractions so bring the whole family for this delicious event. Click here if you want to compete in the cook-off.
Must Eat Treats
Sammie of the Week: Lincoln’s Haberdashery
With a small sign reading “grocery” outside, it can be easy to miss Lincoln’s Haberdashery. Once you do find it, you won’t forget the sandwiches served inside. From the owners of Futo Buta, Lincoln’s is serving up scrumptious sammies for Breakfast and Lunch. My current favorite is the Beef Bulgogi, which is bursting with umami flavors, but be prepared to roll up your sleeves.
Treat of the Week: Reigning Donuts
When it comes to donuts, I am what some may call a fiend. Although preferences of donuts vary, we can all agree that a freshly fried donut is hard to beat. The team at Reigning Donuts is doing just that, and you’ll want to break your New Year’s resolution for them. In addition to a regular menu, Reigning also serves a daily special donut, one of which is the wildly delicious Maple Bacon on Fridays.
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!