Kimball House co-owner and hiring manager Jesse Smith counts on wildcard questions to gauge character
On the ground with the future leaders of the restaurant world, the chic raw bar and brasserie-inspired restaurant in Decatur, Georgia. Renowned in the South and beyond, Kimball House has netted a James Beard Foundation semifinalist or finalist nod every year since it opened in 2013. But to earn a spot behind the bar or on the floor, applicants must first go through Jesse Smith.
One of the “four passionate knuckleheads” who founded Kimball House, Smith has managed nearly all hiring and firing since the restaurant opened. Along the way, he’s honed his interview format — and his hiring spidey senses. To avoid giving newcomers an unfair edge, Smith is coy about sharing his job interview cheat codes, but he did talk to Eater about how he structures job interviews, what he prioritizes over illustrious resumes, and why every prospective Kimball House employee has to stage . For new managers and timeworn pros alike, his take is to look for attitude and potential over work history… and to not be afraid to bet on people with unconventional backgrounds.
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