Restaurant CookSalary Range $22.03 - $27.54*
Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and "Retail-tainment" initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global's portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.
The Restaurant Cook assists main restaurant Associates in maintaining high quality food items while keeping in mind the cost and profitability of inventory. The Cook does so by controlling daily and weekly inventories and conducts tasks to see to it that guests will have the level of food and beverage service.
Maintain an active role in the smoothness and efficiency of retail restaurant operations by producing and coordinating the production of food items needed for daily menus and special events
Control daily and weekly inventories
Maintain team awareness of inventory cost and profitability through proper use of production, build-to, and order sheets
Checks in with supervisor for any special preparation needed before starting normal kitchen task
Perform job responsibilities normally associated with those of a cook, including:
Coordinate production of daily menu items using menu count and production (or build-to sheets) to help control waste
Check inventory of all menus
Communicate supply needs for production with head cook
Maintain a clean and organized work area keeping in mind all health and sanitation standards to assure integrity of food products
Maintain equipment daily and report any malfunctions to designated Associate
Maintain flow of food orders by communicating with Associates promptly
Verify all special orders with designated Associate
Maintain production of menu items throughout the day, keeping up with supply demands and making serious efforts to avoid wasted items
Closes and sanitizes work area promptly according to health codes and gathers items required for next day's production
Communicate any supplies that need to be ordered to supervisor
Checks in with a supervisor before leaving
Uphold all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by Neiman Marcus, local Health Department, and 3rd party Sanitation auditors
High school diploma or GED
At least 3 years of relevant experience
"Win together" mentality
Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
Associates must be available based on our needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).
Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
