Head Pastry Chef ($100k/year)

Pastry Head Chef – Maxime’s, New York City- $100,000.00

Maxime’s is the newest private member’s club opening from entrepreneur Robin Birley, located on the Upper East Side in Manhatten, New York City.

We are seeking a talented Pastry Head Chef to join our world-class culinary brigade. With four distinct restaurants, this is an opportunity to work at the very highest level of cuisine.

• Maxime’s – refined Mediterranean fine dining
• El Puma – bold and contemporary Latin American cuisine
• Hiromi – traditional and modern Japanese sushi and small plates
• Zodiac Lounge & Bar – elevated takes on classic American bar far

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan — medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off — significant vacation days & personal days
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Work-Life & Wellness Platform
• Retail, Restaurant & Activities Discounts
• Freshly Prepared Staff Meal on each shift
• Uniform & Dry Cleaning Provided
• $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• And more exclusive perks!
• Quarterly chef bonus

What we are looking for: 

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience working in a similar role. 
• Strong background in fine dining. 
• A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere.  
• Strong work ethic and team-centric approach.  
• Excellent technical skills
• Well-versed in verbal communication skills. 
• Team lead with a collaborative approach

What you will be doing: 

• Leading the pastry team to deliver exceptional dishes and items from our menus using the very best ingredients and demonstrating highly skilled pastry techniques
•  Training and developing the team to achieve their full potential, using a practical and hands on management style; leading and directing service.
• Managing the team in all aspects of kitchen management including health and safety requirements and cleanliness standards.

*This position requires regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting as part of normal restaurant operations. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

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.