Chef Manager

Saks Global; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

A leading luxury retailer is seeking a Restaurant Manager/Chef in Troy, Michigan to oversee dining operations and promote exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include managing a professional kitchen team, ensuring compliance with health standards, and maintaining food quality. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience, financial knowledge, and a preference for a 4-year degree. The starting salary ranges from $68,000 to $75,000 annually with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree is preferred.
• Track record of achieving results.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence in the restaurant by building a professional team.
• Oversee guest experiences through quality food.
• Manage inventory and food costs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Financial knowledge

Education

4-year degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Product Suite

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 Manager / Chef promotes the excellence of a Neiman Marcus store by building a professional team, driving top‑tier guest experiences through quality food and outstanding customer service, managing catering and special events, and overseeing key restaurant initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and documents daily food inventories to minimize food waste, yielding resources to work toward proper food costs.
• Maintains sufficient skills and knowledge for all kitchen roles to fill in for positions as needed; maintains all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by NMG, local, and federal health departments, and third‑party sanitation auditors.
• Checks each cook’s station daily to monitor preparation readiness for service.
• Oversees maintenance of excellent quality and cleanliness across all dining rooms and kitchens.
• Oversees adherence to Health and Safety standards in work areas.
• Drives 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.
• Works closely with front waitstaff to support smoothly‑running kitchen operations.
• Creates and executes all daily specials and soups by teaching each designated kitchen station role.
• Monitors, organizes, and expedites all plates leaving the kitchen.
• Maintains current and accurate paperwork from POS reports while monitoring restaurant success compared to the bottom line.
• Manages inventory amounts, batch invoices, and month‑end forecasts.
• Works with supervisor to order food and supplies in accordance with Corporate Purchasing Contracts.
• Monitors daily food costs to maintain planned food cost percentages.
• Monitors plating to consistently deliver plates according to set specifications.
• Trains (or allocates training for) kitchen workers in respective areas of responsibility.
• Partners with Human Resources on coaching and counseling kitchen associates.
• Works closely with supervisor on catering needs of special events.
• Drives a professional and courteous environment in all dining rooms.
• Maintains an active role in the front dining room procedures, driving team to maintain an efficient work environment both inside and outside the kitchen.
• Plans, executes, and/or supports special promotions and events for the restaurant.
• Maintains a professional, courteous kitchen environment (e.g., uniform upkeep, employee relations).
• Executes food and supplies orders in accordance with Corporate Purchasing Contracts.
• Maintains close, professional relationships with all restaurant vendors.
• Keeps menus current by maintaining personal knowledge (e.g., reading cookbooks, magazines, and food journals).
• Oversees menu pricing, maintaining set percentages.
• Enforces Neiman Marcus policies and procedures.
• Responsible for coaching and counseling direct reports.
• Oversees restaurant associates in completing daily tasks.
• Provides feedback, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action for associates.
• Works with Human Resources Manager on matters relevant to associates (e.g., training, payroll, benefits).
• Communicates daily with restaurant management team regarding scheduling, profit and loss reports, upcoming events, and any employee‑related concerns.
• Communicates effectively and daily with all culinary team members and dish crew.
• Partners with Regional Director of Restaurants to ensure the store is running smoothly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4‑year degree preferred.
• Track record achieving results.
• History of leading, motivating, and coaching teams.
• Basic financial knowledge.
• 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 available based on our needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS

• 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.

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is between $68,000 – $75,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer 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).

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, please contact [Contact Name/Department/Email]. 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.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher‑cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job‑related factors.