Sous Chef Chocolatier

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.

 Opening in Fall this year, Maxime’s is located on Madison Avenue, New York in 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 talented and passionate Sous Chef Chocolatier to work directly with our Executive Pastry Chef.  He or she will be responsible for overseeing all the bread and lamination production for the shop and the restaurants. This includes managing the chocolate team to produce both quantity and quality to fulfil orders. The ability to maintain accurate recipes and an organized workspace is necessary.  The ideal candidate is an excellent manager and coach with strong organizational and administrative abilities. The Sous Chef Chocolatier is responsible for supporting, managing and developing all teams’ members to exceed business goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Work with our culinary team (Executive Pastry Chef, Sous Chef) to craft and develop a diverse range of chocolate and decoration for our Restaurants and Bakery-Pastry shop.
• Consistently produce items to a high standard
• Uphold cleanliness and safety protocols, in line with our commitment to excellence
• Engage in continuous professional growth
• Foster a collaborative atmosphere, working closely with your team
• To be involved in menu planning, budgeting and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, organization and creative skills are essential in this role.
• Manage and track food wastage
• Create and maintain SOPs for all the processes and procedures

Candidates can expect:

• Free meals provided whilst on duty.
• Uniform provided and laundered
• To be part of a growing team and regularly engage together in cross- company dialogue and exchange

 Compensation and Benefits 

• $70,000 - $75,000 Salary per annum
• 10 days PTO
• Pre-tax transit benefits
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Work life and wellness benefit platform.
• Working Advantage program with Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts platform.
• 401k retirement savings plan.

 Position Requirements: 

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in this role.
• Have knowledge on different kind of Breads and Viennoiseries
• Team-focused mindset and emphatic approach to collaboration
• Excellent communication , organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
  

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.