Breakfast Cook at Maxime's New York, NY

Comunidade Metodista; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness platform

Staff meal on duty

Uniform and dry cleaning

$2000 refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Maxime's on Madison Avenue, a private members club opening in March 2025, invites talented breakfast cooks to join our kitchen team. You will be mentored by Executive Chefs and contribute to crafting high-quality, seasonal breakfast dishes while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and service.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, meal support on duty, staff uniform provisions, and opportunities for growth within a globally-inspired four-kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure breakfast service runs efficiently and to high standards.
• Work with fresh, high-quality ingredients and assist senior chefs in prep and execution of dishes.
• Assist with designing and developing breakfast dishes in line with standards.
• Support with mise en place and deliver refined dishes for fine dining service.

Skills

Fine dining

Food safety

Leadership

Job description

Breakfast Cook job at Maxime's. New York, NY.

ABOUTMAXIME'S

Maxime's, the newest private member's club creation by renowned British entrepreneur Robin Birley - also the visionary behind London's esteemed 5 Hertford Street and Oswald's - invites exceptional hospitality professionals to become part of our team.

Opened in March 2025 in the historic former Westbury Hotel on Madison Avenue, Maxime's is a private members club home to four distinct kitchens, each offering a unique culinary experience.

Chefs here have the opportunity to work at the highest level across a range of cuisines:

• Maxime's - refined French-Mediterranean fine dining
• El Puma - bold and contemporary Latin American cuisine
• Hiromi - traditional and modern Japanese sushi and small plates
• Zodiac Lounge & Bar - elevated takes on classic American bar fare

THE ROLE OF BREAKFAST COOK

We are seeking highly motivated Breakfast Cooks to join our kitchen team at Maxime's. You will be mentoredby our Executive Chefs and have the opportunity to learn and createour high-quality disheswhilst ensuring high quality standards are met. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow with us in the kitchen and further their culinary goals.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off programs (vacation and personal days).
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Work life and wellness benefit platform.
• Discount program offering Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts.
• Freshly prepared Staff Meal whilst on duty.
• Uniform and dry cleaning provided.
• $2000 refer a friend bonus
• & more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring the Breakfast service is run efficiently and of the highest standards set by the company.
• Working with the freshest, high quality ingredients and assisting senior chefs in the preparation and execution of high quality dishes.
• Assist the Executive Chefs in designing and developing innovativeand high quality breakfast dishes in line with our standards.
• Assisting with daily mise en place and supporting the kitchen team in delivering refined dishes in line with fine dining service standards
• Taste and review products daily to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation.
• Highest standards for health, sanitation, and safety standards necessary in food handling and overall cleanliness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience working in a similar role.
• Strong background in fine dining.
• A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere.
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Sous Chef.
• Stable work experience background.
• Food safety certificate.
• Well-versed in verbal communication skills.
• Passionate, Curious, Sincere,Entrepreneurial,Driven, Empathetic and Highly motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant.
• Ability to operate with grace under pressure.
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day.

Maxime's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.