Kroger launches comfort food restaurant concept

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“With Kitchen 1883, our goal is to create a gathering place that offers a genuinely delicious place to relax and experience our food,” said Daniel Hammer, Kroger’s vice president of Culinary Development and New Business. “The restaurant will feature a made-from-scratch menu, hand-crafted cocktails and a community-centered atmosphere.”

The restaurant is hiring and candidates can apply online at www.kitchen1883.com. Open positions include cooks, bussers, servers and bar managers.

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“If you are food impassioned, have a hobby of sharing great food finds, and are interested in opportunities to grow your food career, we are hungry to learn more about you,” Hammer said.

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