Neiman Marcus Restaurant Cook

San Antonio Texas USA

Employment
Full-time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Nov 6, 2026

About Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.

The Restaurant Cook produces and coordinates food for daily menus and special events, controls inventory and waste, maintains kitchen equipment and sanitation, and supports timely food service. This full-time role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED; listed pay is $19.16–$23.95, with starting pay varying by location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Produce and coordinate food items for daily menus and special events to support smooth, efficient restaurant operations.
  • Control daily and weekly inventories.
  • Use production, build-to, and order sheets to maintain team awareness of inventory cost and profitability.
  • Check with a supervisor about special preparation requirements before beginning regular kitchen tasks.
  • Coordinate daily menu production using menu counts and production or build-to sheets to help control waste.
  • Check inventory for all menus.
  • Communicate production supply needs to the head cook and report supplies that need to be ordered to the supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with health and sanitation standards to protect food integrity.
  • Maintain equipment daily and report malfunctions to the designated Associate.
  • Keep food orders flowing by communicating promptly with Associates.
  • Verify special orders with the designated Associate.
  • Maintain menu production throughout the day, meet supply demands, and make serious efforts to avoid waste.
  • Close and sanitize the work area promptly according to health codes, and gather items required for the next day's production.
  • Check in with a supervisor before leaving.
  • Uphold health and sanitation standards set by Neiman Marcus, the local Health Department, and third-party sanitation auditors.
  • Support high-quality food service while considering inventory cost and profitability, and help ensure guests receive the expected level of food and beverage service.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • A “win together” mentality.
  • Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Skills

Inventory control Food production planning Menu production Production, build-to, and order sheets Health and sanitation practices Kitchen equipment maintenance

Experience

At least 3 years of relevant experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Workplace

This position is based in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

The setting Texas

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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; career advancement opportunities; comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees.

Culture

Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.

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Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus Restaurant Cook

San Antonio, USA

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