Bergdorf Goodman Cook — Men's Bar Kitchen
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $20.79–25.99/hour
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman is an iconic New York luxury department store and a flagship of Saks Global's portfolio, renowned for curated designer collections and bespoke service. The brand combines a historic Fifth Avenue retail presence with a digital storefront, offering employees exposure to high-touch luxury retail, hospitality operations, and cross-divisional career mobility within the Saks Global group.
Bergdorf Goodman (New York) seeks a Cook — Men's Bar Kitchen. Hourly $20.79–$25.99; starting rate $24.00/hr. Onsite, evenings and weekends required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate production of daily menu items and special-event offerings for the Men's Bar Kitchen, ensuring consistency with quality standards and menu counts.
- Control daily and weekly inventories and communicate supply needs to supervisors to support production and minimise waste.
- Use production (build-to) sheets and menu count data to plan portions and control food cost and profitability.
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and perform closing and sanitizing duties according to local health codes and third‑party sanitation auditors.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment; report malfunctions to the designated Associate promptly.
- Verify and execute special orders, communicate with service Associates to maintain flow of food orders, and check inventory of all menus.
- Support supervisors and head cook with special preparations and with tasks required for daily kitchen operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum three years of relevant cooking experience in a high-volume or hospitality environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and sanitation standards and ability to comply with local Health Department and third‑party audit requirements.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb stairs and lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset ("win together" mentality).
Skills
Experience
At least three years of relevant culinary experience working in a restaurant or hospitality kitchen with responsibility for production, inventory control and high-volume food service.
Education
High school diploma or GED
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 20.79 to USD 25.99 per hour.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits (e.g., critical illness, hospital and accident insurance); employee discount.
Culture
Bergdorf Goodman operates within a fast-paced, high-expectation luxury retail environment that values impeccable service, attention to detail and collaborative teamwork. Career paths frequently span retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions across the wider Saks Global organisation.
About Cerulean
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