What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Saks Global?
Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.
You Will Be
A Restaurant Executive Chef promotes the excellence of a Neiman Marcus store by building a professional team, driving team to create top-tier food experiences, managing catering and special parties, and overseeing important Restaurant programs.
What You Will Do
The hourly rate for this position is between [$22.00-25.00 per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
[This position is also eligible for [bonus] [long-term incentive compensation awards].]
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation,
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
WHO WE ARE:
Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.
You Will Be
A Restaurant Executive Chef promotes the excellence of a Neiman Marcus store by building a professional team, driving team to create top-tier food experiences, managing catering and special parties, and overseeing important Restaurant programs.
What You Will Do
- Monitor and documents daily food inventories to minimize food waste, yielding resources to work towards proper food costs
- Maintain necessary skills of all kitchen roles to fill in for positions
- Maintain all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by NMG, local and federal health departments, and third-party sanitation auditors
- Check each Cook station daily to monitor preparation readiness for service
- Oversee maintenance and cleanliness across all dining rooms and kitchens
- Oversee adherence to Health and Safety standards in work areas
- Guide restaurant to achieve and maintain a 90% score or better on seasonal shop reports and sanitation evaluations
- Upkeeps current recipe book daily detailing specials, soups, and daily menu items
- Work with front of house staff to build orders and any guest requests
- Create all daily specials and soups by instructing designated kitchen stations on roles
- Monitors, organizes, and expedites all plates leaving the kitchen
- Maintain current and accurate paperwork from POS reports while monitoring restaurant success compared to the bottom line
- Manage inventory amounts, batch invoices, and month-end forecasts
- Complete food and supplies orders following Corporate Purchasing Contracts
- Monitor daily food costs to maintain planned food cost percentages
- Monitor plating to deliver plates according to set specifications
- Maintain a kitchen environment (e.g., uniform upkeep, employee relations)
- Plans, executes, and supports special promotions and events for restaurant
- Maintain an active role in the front dining room procedures, responsible for creating positive work environment both inside and outside of the kitchen
- Maintain close, professional relationship with all restaurant vendors
- Keep menus current by maintaining personal knowledge (e.g., reading cookbooks, magazines, and food journals)
- Oversees menu pricing, maintaining set percentages
- Enforces Neiman Marcus procedures
- Responsible for coaching and counseling direct reports
- Oversee restaurant Associates in completing daily tasks
- Provide feedback, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action for Associates
- Partner with People Team on coaching and counseling of kitchen Associates
- Work with People Business Partner on matters relevant to Associates (e.g., training, payroll, benefits)
- Trains (or allocates training for) kitchen workers in respective areas of responsibility
- Communicate daily with restaurant management team regarding scheduling, profit and loss reports, upcoming events, and any employee-related concerns
- Partners with Regional Director of Restaurants and General Restaurant Manager to drive smoothly-running operations
- 4 or more years of experience
- 4-year degree preferred, culinary degree preferred
- Track record achieving business results
- History of leading, motivating, and coaching teams
- Basic financial experience
- With an ability to effectively and thoughtfully advise, counsel, coach, resolve conflict, and negotiate within all levels of an organization
- Knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings (e.g., china, glass, flatware), food, and beverage as indicated by the kitchen ticket and the guidebook
- "Win together" mentality
- Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred
- Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
- Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on our needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
- Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
- Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
- An amazing employee discount
The hourly rate for this position is between [$22.00-25.00 per hour]. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
[This position is also eligible for [bonus] [long-term incentive compensation awards].]
Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation,
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.
Salary : $22 - $25