Head Chef ($100-$110k / year)

ABOUT MAXIME'S

Maxime’s, the newest private member’s club creation by renowned British entrepreneur Robin Birley—also the visionary behind London's esteemed  5 Hertford Street  and  Oswald’s —invites exceptional hospitality professionals to become part of our inaugural team.

Opened in March 2025 in the historic former Westbury Hotel on Madison Avenue, Maxime’s is a private members club home to four distinct kitchens, each offering a unique culinary experience.

We are looking for talented and passionate  Head Chefs  to work directly with our Executive Head Chef for two of our concepts :

• Maxime’s – refined French-Mediterranean fine dining
• Zodiac Lounge & Bar – elevated takes on classic American bar fare

The successful candidate will lead the culinary team and work with the highest  quality ingredients that have been thoughtfully sourced.  The role will include managing and developing all members of the culinary team while ensuring training is given to ensure they progress with us.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct regular training, performance evaluations, appraisals and leadership meetings to build a skilled and cohesive team.

Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness, and food safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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