Pizza Chef

  Maxime’s is NYC’s newest private member’s club from entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London. Opening in early 2025, Maxime’s mission is to provide exceptional and discreet service for our members through unparalleled hospitality. Our members will feel as though they are in a private home, enjoying outstanding food and wine surrounded by stunning decor.

We are looking for a Pizza Chef to join immediately and work directly with our Head Chef to develop and execute Roman style pizza. Our kitchen will operate an electric oven, and our dough is high Hydration, Direct fermentation dough. The candidate should be confident with pizza making and able to assist in other sections of the kitchen when necessary. The candidate will have creative freedom to create new seasonal Pizza offerings as well as the classics, working with the best produce that has been thoughtfully sourced.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Responsible for the sections prep list, menu and training development.
• Making pizza consistently & efficiently stretching dough, portion control, even crust, etc.
• Uphold high standards for health, sanitation, and safety standards necessary in food handling and overall cleanliness.
• Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal pizza’s, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, equipment, sanitation, Allergy’s and hygiene to Company and local standards.
• Daily responsibilities also include preparation of dough, toppings, sauce, and other areas of the kitchen.
• Have a working knowledge of inventory ordering systems.

 Compensation and Benefits 

• $21.50 - $25 USD per hour
• Pre-tax transit benefits 
• 10 Days paid time off
• Work life and wellness benefit platform
• Working Advantage Program with Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts platform
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Quality of life: Consistent schedules with great life work balance
• Free meals provided whilst on duty
• Uniform provided and laundered
• The club will be closed each Sunday

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in fine dining and/or Michelin training.
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate to develop and grow as a chef.
• Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach
• Experience and knowledge on preparing authentic, handmade artisan Roman style pizza
• Stable work experience background
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business 
• NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Well versed in verbal communication skills
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
   

Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of 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.