Cafe And Kitchen Manager, MaxMara Cafe (Americana Manhasset) Job at Max Mara Fashion Group, Manhasset, NY

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  • Max Mara Fashion Group
  • Manhasset, NY

Job Description

Job Title: Cafe Manager / Lead Prep Cook

Location: Long Island, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Join the culinary team behind a luxury fashion brand’s in-house café—a space where elevated simplicity meets style. We’re seeking a Kitchen Manager / Lead Prep Cook to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring our menu is executed with consistency, quality, and attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, solid kitchen experience, and a passion for creating a seamless, guest-forward experience in a stylish and design-conscious environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily and weekly inventory of prepped items and ingredients
  • Maintain and monitor par levels to ensure seamless service and minimal waste
  • Execute basic prep and baking tasks using commercial kitchen equipment
  • Lead and support the kitchen team in a hands-on, collaborative way
  • Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and organization standards in line with health inspection requirements
  • Work cross-functionally with front-of-house and brand team to maintain high operational and aesthetic standards
  • Track supply usage and assist with reordering and vendor communication
  • Contribute to maintaining a kitchen environment that aligns with the brand’s commitment to quality and experience

What You Bring:

  • 2–3 years of kitchen management experience in a café, bakery, or high-volume service environment
  • Confidence with basic culinary skills , including knife work, food prep, and baking fundamentals
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and food safety protocols
  • Basic fiscal understanding (cost vs revenue, waste reduction, etc.)—no deep financial expertise required
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain calm, organized operations
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to lead by example
  • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate is a plus , though not required (existing certifications are on-site)

Why Join Us?

Our café is an extension of our luxury brand—designed with intention, care, and community in mind. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a polished, creative environment while still getting their hands dirty in the kitchen.

Job Tags

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