Culinary Talent

We are hiring for culinary roles for Maxime’s El Puma restaurant!

Maxime’s is NYC’s newest private member’s club from entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London. Maxime’s mission is to provide exceptional and discreet service for our members through unparalleled hospitality. Our members will feel as though they are in a private home, enjoying outstanding food and wine surrounded by stunning decor.

We are seeking applicants for a variety of culinary roles to join our kitchen team in our El Puma restaurant that focuses on bold and contemporary Latin-American cuisine. Applicants can expect to work in a state of the art kitchen, providing excellent fine dining cuisine.

OUR CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: 

• Senior Sous Chef - $95,000 - $105,000/ annum
• Junior Sous Chef - $85,000 - $90,000/ annum
• Chef de Partie - $28.00 - $33.00/ hour
• Line Cook's - $28.00 - $33.00/ hour
• Commis Chef - $22.00 - $26.00/ hour

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.
• & more!

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a fine dining restaurant and/or hotel.
• Experience with Latin-American cuisine. 
• Current NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
• Willingness to be respectful with our values and principles.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be at work on-time, work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

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.

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.