Line Cook

Maxime's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious new club in New York, where you can showcase your culinary skills and passion for hospitality. As a Chef de Partie/Line Cook, you will work closely with experienced chefs to create exceptional dining experiences for members. This role offers a chance to grow within a dynamic kitchen environment, emphasizing quality, professionalism, and teamwork. Join a vibrant team committed to excellence in service and enjoy generous benefits, including paid time off and a supportive work culture. If you are ready to elevate your culinary career, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

401k retirement savings plan

Work life and wellness benefits

Discount program

Freshly prepared Staff Meal

Uniform and dry cleaning provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years as a bartender in fine dining.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to standard recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health standards.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

TIPS Certification

NYC DOH Certification

Tools

POS Systems (Tevalis & SevenRooms)

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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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 for our members and guests.

Maxime’s mission is to deliver excellence in service standards and 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 Chef de Partie/ Line Cook to 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

• Maintains complete knowledge of Maxime’s policies and procedures and ensure that all practices and policies are being upheld
• Prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with standard recipes for members at the bar as well as the main dining room
• Ensures the ongoing excellence in quality of bar items as well as the efficiency of beverage ticket times
• Ensures the techniques specific to each cocktail-build are accurate
• Adheres to all Department of Health and Safety standards related to food handling, hygiene, and alcohol service, including reviewing identification of all members to verify they are of legal drinking age
• Coordinates with Managers to compile all bar-related liquor, produce, and dry-goods orders weekly
• Performs monthly beverage inventory on all liquor, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, produce, dry goods, glassware, and prepped bar items for the restaurant
• Helps members to make selections from food and beverage menus, suggesting courses and pairings, explaining any off-menu dishes, and answering all food preparation and ingredient questions
• Processes orders and payment transactions through POS, ensuring accuracy of checks and cash handling procedures
• Upsells additional menu items, beverages, and desserts to increase revenue and enhance member experience
• Pursues ongoing beverage education, serving as the voice of the bar program during pre-shift meetings and assisting on training sessions with brand representatives
• Supports all front-of-house team members in providing exceptional guest service
• Completes opening and closing side work
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Adheres to posted schedules
• Completes other duties as assigned by management

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.
• & more!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

• Eligible to work in US (not sponsoring/ or assisting with visa)
• Minimum 2+ years working as a bartender in a fine dining restaurant or hotel environment in a similar capacity.
• Has a passion for exceptional hospitality in food and beverage.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Operates at a high level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• TIPS Certification preferred.
• NYC DOH certification preferred.
• Familiarity with restaurant POS and reservations systems is preferred. Ability to learn and adapt to new systems (Tevalis & SevenRooms) required.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

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

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.

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Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitality and Restaurants

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