Neiman Marcus Chef Manager

About Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus is a premier luxury retailer renowned for curated assortments, exceptional customer service, and high‑impact store activations. As part of Saks Global’s portfolio of upscale retail houses and real estate assets, the brand blends elevated in‑store hospitality with omnichannel commerce and offers opportunities for cross‑functional career progression within a multi‑brand luxury group.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and front‑of‑house operations to deliver elevated guest experiences and uphold brand standards.
• Manage food inventories, control waste, and monitor daily food costs to achieve planned cost‑of‑goods targets.
• Develop, execute and maintain daily recipe book, specials, soups and menu items; ensure consistent plating and presentation.
• Ensure strict compliance with NMG, local and federal health and sanitation regulations and third‑party audit requirements.
• Supervise, train and coach kitchen and restaurant associates; partner with Human Resources on performance management, payroll and benefits matters.
• Coordinate catering and in‑store events; work with the supervisory team and Regional Director of Restaurants to support special promotions.
• Oversee ordering, vendor relationships, batch invoicing and month‑end forecasting in accordance with Corporate Purchasing Contracts.
• Monitor POS reports and restaurant financials; communicate scheduling, P&L, and operational issues with the restaurant management team.
• Maintain dining room and kitchen standards for quality, cleanliness and professional presentation; support front‑of‑house procedures when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven record of achieving operational and financial results in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, motivating and coaching kitchen and service teams.
• Basic financial literacy with experience managing food costs, inventory and simple forecasting.
• Working knowledge of order of service, table settings and fine‑dining service expectations.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, climb stairs and lift/carry up to 35 pounds; flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency with MS Office Product Suite; familiarity with POS reporting.

Skills

Experience

Proven supervisory experience in a culinary or restaurant setting, with a track record of leading teams, managing kitchen operations, controlling food costs and delivering high‑quality guest service. Experience supporting catering and special events is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 50,963 to USD 63,704 per annum.

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital and accident insurance), employee discount.

Culture

Neiman Marcus cultivates a service‑centric, boutique luxury culture that prioritizes exceptional guest experiences and creative in‑store activations. The retailer emphasizes professional development and internal mobility across retail, digital and corporate functions while maintaining high standards of presentation and hospitality.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.