Executive Chef
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Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we dofor our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Your Role As a Restaurant Executive Chef you will promote the excellence of a Neiman Marcus restaurant by building a professional team, driving team to create top-tier food experiences, managing catering and special parties, and overseeing key Restaurant initiatives. You will work on-site and report to the Restaurant General Manager. What You'll Do - Monitor and document daily food inventories to minimize food waste, yielding resources to work towards proper food costs - Maintain all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local and federal Health Departments, and third-party sanitation auditors - Upkeeps current recipe book daily detailing specials, soups, and daily menu items - Work with front-of-house staff to complete orders and any guest requests - Create all daily specials and soups by instructing designated kitchen stations on roles - Work with supervisor to order food and supplies according to the Corporate Purchasing Contracts - Communicate daily with the restaurant management team regarding scheduling, profit and loss reports, upcoming events, and any employee-related concerns - Provide relevant updates in daily restaurant staff meetings - Partner with People Services on coaching and counseling on topics relevant to Associates (e.g., training, payroll, and benefits) - Keep menus current by maintaining personal knowledge (e.g., reading cookbooks, magazines, and food journals) - Oversee menu pricing, maintaining set percentages - Associate Development - Provide feedback, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action for Associates What You Bring - 4-6 years of relevant experience - Culinary degree recommended - Has a track record in achieving business results - History of leading and motivating teams - Basic financial acumen - 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 - Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds - Associates must be be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays