Executive Chef

Saks • Honolulu, HI

12d • $22 - $25

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees