Our Mission

In a world moving faster every day, where food is industrial, work is remote, and connection is fleeting, we stand for something slower, warmer, and more human.

At Southern Hospitality Group, our mission is to bring the warmth, generosity, and soul of the South to everything we do, through food crafted with care, spaces that bring people together, and a spirit of hospitality that creates a true sense of belonging.

We believe food should reconnect us, to the land, to tradition, and to each other. Every meal is a reminder that real food takes time, and that true hospitality is about more than service – it’s about care.

And because nourishment should never be a privilege, we extend that same spirit beyond our walls, using food as a force for good and a way to give back.

Our mission is to
use food as a force
for connection,
care, and positive
change.

Inclusive Hiring

At Southern Hospitality Group, inclusion isn’t a policy; it’s a reflection of who we are.

Hospitality is about people, and we believe everyone deserves a seat at the table.

We foster a warm, inclusive, and diverse workplace where every voice matters and every person belongs. Such practices don’t happen by themselves. They require an active and unwavering focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are proud to have consistently built and maintained a highly diverse team, with a strong gender balance across all levels of leadership. For us, true hospitality starts with how we treat each other.

Leadership

Ann S. Lee

Founder and Partner

Eric C. K. Skovsgaard

Founder and Partner

Nicolas Villamarin

General Manager

Garima Gautam

HR & Accounting