Kitchen Manager

At the Parker our focus is on style that remains functional. We work hard but have a blast doing so. Uptown. Not Uptight. Says it all. 

The 729 rooms and suites in our midtown location aren't the only things that are top notch. Enjoy over-the-top breakfast at our 5 star diner NORMA's, voted "Simply the best breakfast in New York" by the Zagat Survey and Citysearch. Prefer something meatier? Our hidden spot, burger joint, was rated #1 by Zagat's and Fox News! If you're thirsty, head to Knave for a diabolical espresso or a splendid cocktail. 

Swim on top of the world in the 42nd floor indoor Penthouse Pool or glisten below in our impressive gym, gravity fitness. Pampering? The underground has it all; our spa Moonshine, TenOverTen nail salon, and Drybar for a first class blowout. 

Sleek and fashionable function space clustered on the second and third levels offer a total service environment including the latest in information technology. High atop the hotel, the illustrious Estrela Penthouse affords magnificent views of Central Park and the Manhattan Skyline.

WANTED: KITCHEN MANAGER

It’s not enough to be better, you have to be different! At LPM, our brand is your personality. If you are bright, knowledgeable, witty and confident, then you just may be what we are looking for.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

You are excited to be part of the team that creates NYC’s #1 breakfast! You are an early riser ready to rev up our busy kitchens and motivate the team. You are a creative foodie with a passion for pleasing palates. To succeed you will:

• Use your keen eye for detail to ensure food quality meets LPM standards and guest expectations
• Train, develop, counsel, and evaluate kitchen personnel when necessary
• Monitor work stations and delegate tasks responsibly
• Expedite orders to guarantee prompt and efficient service
• Thrive working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Meet deadlines and keep calm under pressure

NEEDED

These Essential Skills are required:

• At least five years experience in an a luxury hotel kitchen or upscale restaurant
• Staff management experience
• Experience with breakfast foods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English

These Desirable Skills will put you at the top of the stack:

• Culinary Arts Degree
• Experience managing Union staff
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Kitchen Manager/Expeditor experience at NYC restaurant and/or NYC hotel kitchen
• Multilingual (French, Spanish)

THE PERKS

Medical, Dental, 401K, Free Meals, Vacation and Paid Holidays