Neiman Marcus Mariposa Restaurant

Title: Executive Chef

Zip Code: 77056

Responsibilities:

• Maintains an active role in the smoothness and efficiency of retail restaurant operations by producing and / or coordinating the production of food items needed for daily menus and special events

• Consistently controls daily and weekly inventories

• Maintains team awareness of inventory cost and profitability through proper use of production, build-to, and / or order sheets

• Checks in with supervisor for any special preparation needed prior to starting normal kitchen duties

• Carries out job duties normally associated with those of a cook, including but not limited to:

• Coordinating production of daily menu items using menu count and production (or build-to sheets) to help control waste

• Checks inventory of all menus

• Communicates supply needs for production consistently with head cook

• Consistently maintains a clean and organized work area keeping in mind all health and sanitation standards to assure integrity of food products

• Maintains equipment daily and reports any malfunctions to designated Associate

• Maintains flow of food orders by communicating with Associates in a timely manner

• Verifies all special orders with designated Associate

• Maintains production of menu items throughout the day, keeping up with supply demands and making serious efforts to avoid wasted items

• Closes and sanitizes work area in a timely manner according to health codes and gathers items required for next day's production

• Communicates any supplies that need to be ordered to supervisor

• Checks in with a supervisor before leaving

• Maintains the highest level of hygiene standards to include, but not limited to:

• Clean, pressed uniform jacket and accompanying clothing and shoes

• Clean and professionally styled hair and nails, maintained to avoid food contamination risks

• Reports to work area dressed appropriately and prepared to work with any necessary supplies / equipment to perform job duties

• Exercises integrity with scheduling

• Follows established procedure for schedule and shift changes

• Punches in before and out after every scheduled shift

• Takes appropriate lunch breaks when applicable, punching accordingly and coordinating with key kitchen Associates

• Coordinates holiday, vacation, and any time off with management while considering the needs of the restaurant

• Upholds all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local Health Department, and 3rd party Sanitation auditors

Job Requirements:

• Highschool diploma or GED preferred

• Ability to work autonomously

• Motivated and results-driven

• "Win together" mentality

• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds

• Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Please send your resume to cilcareers@ciaml.com   to be matched.