Line Cook

Outstanding in the Field; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxime’s, a new fine dining restaurant in New York, is seeking a line cook. This role involves preparing high-quality dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative kitchen environment. Compensation ranges from $21.50 to $23.25 per hour.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401k retirement savings plan

Discount program for retail and dining

Freshly Prepared Staff Meals

Uniform and dry cleaning provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in fine dining or hotel environment.
• Background in fine dining or Michelin training.
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and maintain high food quality standards.
• Efficiently produce mise en place as requested.
• Share responsibility for training Commis team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Maxime’s is the newest opening from the club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London.

Maxime’s is located on Madison Avenue, New York on the site of the former Westbury Hotel and will continue the long-established Birley tradition of providing exceptional experiences to our members and guests.

Maxime’s mission is to deliver excellence in service standards with enlightened hospitality. Exhibiting passion for what we do within the values of who we are. Inward looking rather than outward projecting. A club of comfort and discretion where members’ needs are met with personality and humility. An environment of stimulating décor, celebrating outstanding food and extraordinary wine.Our members will feel that they are in a private house, being looked after with the utmost care and professionalism by friendly and attentive staff.

We are looking for a line cook to immediately join our Kitchen team and prepare food to the chef’s specifications. In this role, mentored by our Executive Chef and Sous Chef’s you'll have the opportunity to learn and perform tasks for creating our high-quality dishes, all while maintaining our high standards of food quality, professionalism and cleanliness. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow with us in the kitchen and further their culinary goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to follow recipes, pictures and specifications. As well as following signage and displays for dates, food quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Share the sections responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, equipment, sanitation, allergies and hygiene to Company and local standards.
• Taste and review products daily with your Chef de Partie to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation.
• Mise en Place Production: Efficiently and accurately produce mise en place as requested by the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Keep a clear work area and positive attitude, helping out where necessary to deliver a product that will exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Share responsibility for the growth of our Commis team, training them on your section to the kitchen standard.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Minimum 2+ years working as a chef in a fine dining restaurant or hotel environment in a similar capacity.
• Background in fine dining and/or Michelin training.
• A professional and polished approach to working in a busy atmosphere.
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
• Culinary trained and professional.
• Stable work experience background.
• Well-versed in verbal communication skills.
• Passionate, Curious, Sincere, 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.

Candidates can expect:

• Professional work collaboration with experts in the food and hospitality field.
• Opportunity to work with a exceptional products and in unique environments.
• To be part of a growing team and regularly engage together in cross- company dialogue and exchange.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Generous paid time off programs (vacation and personal days).
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
• 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.
• Sunday's off& more!
  We offer paid trails for this role.

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.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $21.50 - $23.25

Company description

Maxime’s is the newest opening from the club owner and entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London.

Maxime’s is located on Madison Avenue, New York on the site of the former Westbury Hotel and will continue the long-established Birley tradition of providing exceptional experiences to our members and guests.

Maxime’s mission is to deliver excellence in service standards with enlightened hospitality. Exhibiting passion for what we do within the values of who we are. Inward looking rather than outward projecting. A club of comfort and discretion where members’ needs are met with personality and humility. An environment of stimulating décor, celebrating outstanding food and extraordinary wine.Our members will feel that they are in a private house, being looked after with the utmost care and professionalism by friendly and attentive staff.

Job description

We are looking for a line cook to immediately join our Kitchen team and prepare food to the chef’s specifications. In this role, mentored by our Executive Chef and Sous Chef’s you'll have the opportunity to learn and perform tasks for creating our high-quality dishes, all while maintaining our high standards of food quality, professionalism and cleanliness. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow with us in the kitchen and further their culinary goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to follow recipes, pictures and specifications. As well as following signage and displays for dates, food quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Share the sections responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, equipment, sanitation, allergies and hygiene to Company and local standards.
• Taste and review products daily with your Chef de Partie to ensure quality and consistency with preparation and presentation.
• Mise en Place Production: Efficiently and accurately produce mise en place as requested by the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Keep a clear work area and positive attitude, helping out where necessary to deliver a product that will exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Share responsibility for the growth of our Commis team, training them on your section to the kitchen standard.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Minimum 2+ years working as a chef in a fine dining restaurant or hotel environment in a similar capacity.
• Background in fine dining and/or Michelin training.
• A professional and polished approach to working in a busy atmosphere.
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach.
• Culinary trained and professional.
• Stable work experience background.
• Well-versed in verbal communication skills.
• Passionate, Curious, Sincere, 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.

Candidates can expect:

• Professional work collaboration with experts in the food and hospitality field.
• Opportunity to work with a exceptional products and in unique environments.
• To be part of a growing team and regularly engage together in cross- company dialogue and exchange.

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.
• Sunday's off& more!
  We offer paid trails for this role.

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.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $21.50 - $23.25

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