Neiman Marcus Sous Chef Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $70,915–88,644/year
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
About Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer within the Saks Global portfolio, recognized for curated assortments, exclusive activations and high-touch customer service across stores and digital channels. The brand blends retail merchandising with destination in-store experiences, operating restaurants and foodservice as part of its differentiated customer offering.
Neiman Marcus (San Francisco) seeks a Sous Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations and catering; salary $70,915–$88,644 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, plating standards and timely delivery of all menu items.
- Manage inventory, track daily food costs and maintain documentation to minimize waste and meet target food-cost percentages.
- Develop and execute daily specials, soups and menu items; keep recipe book and menus current.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, local and federal Health & Sanitation standards and third‑party sanitation auditors; drive seasonal shop report and sanitation evaluation targets (90%+).
- Train, coach and discipline kitchen and restaurant associates; partner with Human Resources on performance, payroll and benefits issues.
- Oversee catering and special-event execution; collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
- Maintain POS and other restaurant paperwork; analyze reports to monitor restaurant performance against the bottom line and month-end forecasts.
- Execute purchasing and supplier management in accordance with Corporate Purchasing Contracts; sustain professional vendor relationships.
- Coordinate scheduling, communicate daily with restaurant management and regional leadership to align on events, P&L and staffing needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred; culinary school diploma or equivalent professional experience accepted.
- Proven track record of achieving measurable results in a high-volume, upscale foodservice environment.
- History of leading, motivating and coaching culinary and service teams.
- Basic financial acumen, including familiarity with food-cost monitoring, inventory control and menu pricing.
- Working knowledge of order of service and formal table mise-en-place (china, glassware, flatware) as dictated by service guides.
- Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite; advanced proficiency preferred.
- Ability to stand for long periods, bend, climb stairs and lift/carry up to 35 pounds.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Skills
Experience
Several years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory responsibility in an upscale restaurant, catering or foodservice operation; demonstrable experience managing teams, events and kitchen P&L is expected.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred; culinary school diploma or equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,915 to USD 88,644 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits (e.g., critical illness, hospital and accident insurance), and an employee discount.
Culture
Neiman Marcus cultivates an elevated, guest-centric culture that emphasizes craftsmanship, curated experiences and hospitality. Employees operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for cross-functional advancement within the broader Saks Global retail ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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