EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! This week we are #spotlighting Executive Sous Chef at Next, John Thurmond! John joined Next in February of this year, but originally started at Alinea in 2021 as a Sous Chef. He’s been an integral part of our leadership team, including being a great resource for our incoming candidates and new hires. We’re so lucky to have John on our team, and are excited to see what he accomplishes moving forward. Get to know more about John below! What has been your most memorable moment working at Next? This last menu transition, it was a good insight into what we do at Next, and how well we can do it. Turning over an entire menu in one week - I’m pretty proud of our team for that. What’s your favorite dish (either at home, or at Next) to prepare and why? I’m responsible for team meal, and a lot of times it’s a way for me to make something I think is really fun and special for our team. I really enjoy making Thai and Vietnamese food, it seems to be out of people's comfort zone, and they really enjoy it. One dish in particular is Kao Ka Moo (Thai Pork Leg Stew). What are you looking forward to most with your continued growth at Next? More transitions, every time we change menus is a good time to dig into new cuisines/foods and other techniques. I tell the team to learn from it, it’s a great way for all of us to grow our knowledge and toolbox. John's Quick Hit Questions: ● Hometown: Knoxville, TN ● How long in Chicago: About 4 years ● Favorite Movie: The Goonies ● Favorite place you’ve traveled: I’ve been to 47 or 48 states, so it’s hard to choose. A memorable one is when I took a trip to Door County, Wisconsin, and brought my kids ● Favorite food: Breakfast pastries Interested in building a career like John? The Alinea Group is hiring across both Front and Back of House! Open positions include Food Runners, Hosts, Chefs, Dishwashers, Service Porters, Overnight Cleaners + more. If you’re interested, please apply to one of our open positions by visiting our careers page: https://lnkd.in/gHn3p2z4 #thankyou #career #people #employmentopportunities #growthopportunities #inclusion #team #work #restaurantjobs #employeespotlight #ThisisTAG #thealineagroup #nowhiring #hiring #foodrunners #Michelinstars #Michelinguide #applynow #jobs #employeeappreciation #hardwork #openpositions #chefs #souschef #chefdepartie #tournant #cooking #platingdishes #hosts #restauranthost #restaurantjobs #growth
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✨ The Alinea Group is at Johnson & Wales University career fair today! ✨ Our recruitment team is excited to meet students looking for externship or post-graduation employment opportunities! Come see us at the Wildcat Center from 11am - 3pm today to learn more!
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❗ Attention all The Culinary Institute of America students! ❗ 😎 The Alinea Group is at CIA today, 10/07 for your career fair! Our team cannot wait to see you, chat with you about opportunities, and share TAG swag! Stop by & learn more!
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! This week we are #spotlighting Shannon Bennett! Shannon is part of our front of house team at Next, and joined us in March 2024. Shannon joined us as a Food Runner, and just this past week was promoted into her current role as Back Server! Throughout her time here, Shannon has been such an important part of our team, and we’ve been fortunate to watch her continue to develop and grow. We’re so excited to see her continue to develop her career with The Alinea Group. Get to know more about Shannon below! Interested in building a career like Shannon? The Alinea Group is hiring across both Front and Back of House! Open positions include Food Runner, Service Porter, Bar Prep, BOH Porter, PM Dishwasher, Commis, and Chef de Partie. If you’re interested, please apply to one of our open positions by visiting our careers page: https://lnkd.in/gdqtT-Vd #thankyou #career #people #employmentopportunities #growthopportunities #inclusion #team #work #restaurantjobs #employeespotlight #ThisisTAG #thealineagroup #nowhiring #hiring #foodrunners #Michelinstars #Michelinguide #applynow #jobs #employeeappreciation #hardwork #openpositions #chefs #souschef #chefdepartie #tournant #cooking #platingdishes #hosts #restauranthost #restaurantjobs #growth
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🌟 Spotlight on Leadership 🌟 Thrilled to share this inspiring article featuring Kate Lang, our incredible General Manager at Next Restaurant! With years of experience in the industry, Kate's journey is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and leadership. From navigating challenges to embracing innovation, her wisdom and insights offer valuable lessons for anyone in hospitality. Check out the article to learn more about her experiences: https://lnkd.in/gkbguubX
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Thrilled to celebrate Izell's 1 year anniversary with The Alinea Group! 🎉 His dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. Huge thanks to Cara Chicago for helping connect us with such incredible talent. Here's to many more milestones ahead! #ProudPartner
We're going to make it to what? The Great Wall! Today, we celebrate nine divine alumni in our Great Wall Ceremony. #TheGreatWall Ceremony is a celebration where we uplift our participants who completed one year on their job! Let's give a Cara congratulations to Pictured Amira - Northwestern Medicine Carmita - Cara Chicago Izell - The Alinea Group Willie - Rush University Medical Center Not Pictured Amiracle - Aon Carmen - Aon Kason - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Priya - Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center Tameka - Home Chef #LetsGetToWork #MotivateMe #GreatWallCeremony #ThatsMyFriend
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! This week we are #spotlighting Noe Teste! Noe is part of our culinary team at Next as a Chef de Partie, joining in September 2023. Throughout his tenure, he has worked on three different menus, including Tuscany, Julia Child, and Bobby Flay. Noe is originally from France, and joined The Alinea Group as part of our J1 Externship Program. Throughout his time here, he has been a crucial part of our team, continuously building new skills and growing his responsibilities in our kitchen. We’re so grateful to have Noe with us. Get to know more about Noe below! Interested in building a career like Noe? The Alinea Group is hiring across both Front and Back of House! Open positions include Food Runner, Service Porter, Bar Prep, Server, Expeditor, BOH Porter, PM Dishwasher, Host, Commis, Chef de Partie, and Sous Chef. If you’re interested, please apply to one of our open positions by visiting our careers page: https://lnkd.in/gdqtT-Vd #thankyou #career #people #employmentopportunities #growthopportunities #inclusion #team #work #restaurantjobs #employeespotlight #ThisisTAG #thealineagroup #nowhiring #hiring #foodrunners #Michelinstars #Michelinguide #applynow #jobs #employeeappreciation #hardwork #openpositions #chefs #souschef #chefdepartie #tournant #cooking #platingdishes #hosts #restauranthost #restaurantjobs #growth
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT! This week we are #spotlighting Maxwell Vonderhaar! Maxwell recently celebrated his 2 year anniversary with Alinea in April, joining the team initially as a Student Extern while in culinary school at The Culinary Institute of America. Since joining us as a full-time Commis after his graduation, he has earned multiple promotions including Chef de Partie, Tournant, and his most recent promotion to Junior Sous Chef just this week! Maxwell has been a dedicated part of our team, constantly going above and beyond to continue learning and growing his career. We couldn’t be more excited for Maxwell to step into his new leadership role and continue his journey with The Alinea Group. Get to know more about Maxwell below! Interested in building a career like Maxwell? The Alinea Group is hiring across both Front and Back of House! Open positions include Food Runner, Service Porter, Bartender, Host, Commis, and Chef de Partie. If you’re interested, please apply to one of our open positions by visiting our careers page: https://lnkd.in/gR8KTWzB #thankyou #career #people #employmentopportunities #growthopportunities #inclusion #team #work #restaurantjobs #employeespotlight #ThisisTAG #thealineagroup #nowhiring #hiring #foodrunners #Michelinstars #Michelinguide #applynow #jobs #employeeappreciation #hardwork #openpositions #chefs #souschef #chefdepartie #tournant #cooking #platingdishes #hosts #restauranthost #restaurantjobs #growth
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🌟 Exciting News from The Alinea Group! 🌟 We're expanding our team and looking for passionate professionals to join us. Open roles include Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Food Runner, Servers, Service Porters, Hosts, and more! If you're ready to be part of a world-class team, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us: https://lnkd.in/gR8KTWzB #Hiring #CulinaryCareers #HospitalityCareers #TheAlineaGroup #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring #Chefs #Hosts #Servers #Excellence
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Next Restaurant just launched its Bobby Flay menu! Before he was an Iron Chef, Chef Bobby Flay was an up-and-coming New York City restaurateur gaining acclaim for bold, Southwestern cuisine at his restaurant, Mesa Grill. Join us this summer as we explore these formative years, when a young Chef Flay’s unabashed cooking style inspired local CIA student, Grant Achatz. Next Restaurant is our 1 Michelin Star restaurant located in Chicago’s Fulton Market. It is known for changing its entire dining experience a few times a year, each time focusing on a new culinary region, theme, or moment in time. This year, Next pays homage to three renowned American Chefs: Julia Child, Bobby Flay, and Charlie Trotter. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gHJziEjY Join us for dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Reserve your seat on Tock.
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