Executive Chef, Mariposa Restaurant - Ala Moana Job at Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.

Four luxury retailers — Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call and Horchow — make up the Neiman Marcus Group. For over a century, we have continually transformed and elevated the luxury shopping experience, offering the finest in fashion, shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty and decorative items for the home.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our Talent Acquisition process. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us.

Executive Chef, Mariposa Restaurant - Ala Moana

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do—for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovating and our culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Your Role

As a Restaurant Executive Chef you will promote the excellence of a Neiman Marcus restaurant by building a professional team, driving team to create top-tier food experiences, managing catering and special parties, and overseeing key Restaurant initiatives. You will work on-site and report to the Restaurant General Manager.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and document daily food inventories to minimize food waste, yielding resources to work towards proper food costs.
• Maintain all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local and federal Health Departments, and third-party sanitation auditors.
• Upkeep current recipe book daily detailing specials, soups, and daily menu items.
• Work with front-of-house staff to complete orders and any guest requests.
• Create all daily specials and soups by instructing designated kitchen stations on roles.
• Work with supervisor to order food and supplies according to the Corporate Purchasing Contracts.
• Communicate daily with the restaurant management team regarding scheduling, profit and loss reports, upcoming events, and any employee-related concerns.
• Provide relevant updates in daily restaurant staff meetings.
• Partner with People Services on coaching and counseling on topics relevant to Associates (e.g., training, payroll, and benefits).
• Keep menus current by maintaining personal knowledge (e.g., reading cookbooks, magazines, and food journals).
• Oversee menu pricing, maintaining set percentages.
• Provide feedback, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action for Associates.

What You Bring

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Culinary degree recommended.
• Has a track record in achieving business results.
• History of leading and motivating teams.
• Basic financial acumen.
• 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.
• Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds.
• Associates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We offer an inclusive and comprehensive range of benefits to our valued associates, including:

• Disability Benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave, Paid Family Leave, and Adoption Support.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) and Life Insurance.
• Financial Solutions.
• NMG Associates Core Discount of 30%.
• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities.

For more information, please click "Our Benefits" section on our career site or reference the link here: https://www.neimanmarcusgroup.com/benefits.

About Neiman Marcus Group

As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with 3,000+ of the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary. Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Our legacy of innovation and culture of Belonging guide our roadmap for Revolutionizing Luxury Experiences. As a female-founded, female-majority organization that outpaces the U.S. population in racial and ethnic diversity, our people are at the heart of our progress, and we take great care to protect and empower them.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our Talent Acquisition process. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at ApplicantSupport@NeimanMarcus.com.

Additional Information:

• Overtime Status: Exempt.
• Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.