Guests of Manhattan’s first Sant Ambroeus location quickly became regulars, gathering each morning to savor a cappuccino or espresso crafted with an exacting devotion to tradition. For meals, the denizens of the Upper East Side collected under glittering chandeliers to savor authentic, time-honored recipes and homemade sweets. It wasn’t long before a new generation was discovering firsthand, the memorable draws and delectable flavors of this Italian Icon. Sant Ambroeus soon grew beyond Madison Avenue, spreading its signature sensibility.

Today, New York diners can choose between five locations in Manhattan—in thriving neighborhoods like the West Village, Soho, and the Upper East Side—as well as an outpost in the seaside community of Southampton. Sant Ambroeus has remained true to Milanese origins—and to the flavors, atmosphere, and standout service of that first location. Each outpost boasts a unique character and design: a nod to ’60s and ’70s Italy here, Etro textiles or Le Corbusier prints there, with perhaps an oversized Clifford Ross photo adding a contrast in minimalism.

Throughout, the soul is always the same: quality, craftsmanship, and the feeling of being among friends. Depending on the location, those friends may include a mix of artists, tastemakers, fashion editors, and writers, many of whom claim to do their best thinking over a vitello tonnato or a perfectly made cappuccino. In the fall of 2016, Sant Ambroeus Palm Beach opened its doors to a new community, bringing a touch of old-world Milan—via contemporary Manhattan—to sunny Florida.

An Executive Chef oversees the daily operations of restaurant and hotel kitchens. This may include hiring, training and overseeing kitchen staff, and ensuring a high-quality, cost-effective product. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented and level-headed.

Job Duties

• Ensuring promptness, freshness and quality of dishes.

• Coordinating cooks' tasks.

• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.

• Designing new recipes, planning menus and selecting plate presentation.

• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational and financial objectives.

• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers and dishwashers.

• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.

• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.

• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 years culinary education.

• 5 years experience in similar position.

• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices.

• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.

• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Available to work on call, shifts, after hours, over weekends and on public holidays.

Working at Sant Ambroeus

• Health insurance