AM Chef

The Ivy Hotel, distinguished as Maryland's only Michelin Two Key property, is an extraordinary boutique hotel in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, with 17 guest rooms and suites, a small luxury spa, and Magdalena, one of Baltimore’s top restaurants. Consistently rated in the “best of” categories, The Ivy’s highly inclusive room rate includes everything from made-to-order breakfast and evening cocktails to private car service and valet parking. 

At Magdalena, the AM Chef role is a key position: challenging, rewarding, and essential. The AM Chef is responsible for preparing and plating breakfast and tea dishes to the highest standards in a fast-paced, fine-dining kitchen. They ensure that stations are prepped and stocked for the day ahead, dietary requests are honored, and morning dishes get to tables on time with the taste, temperature, and presentation established by the Executive Chef. They work closely with the PM team to ensure a smooth transition between shifts and seamless service throughout the day. 

This is the job for you if:

• You are a dedicated culinary professional
• You enjoy working as part of a close-knit team
• You are personable, energetic and focused—even early in the day
• You hold yourself accountable for what needs to be done
• You are highly organized and a natural self-starter
• You are a good team motivator and maintain an enjoyable, efficient work environment
• You are adaptable and can handle pressure, unusual ingredients and new styles of cooking
• You deliver high standards of speed, precision, and consistency
• You are a dependable presence in the kitchen and help set the tone for the entire day
• You always want to get better at what you do

Experience:

• Experience in a brigade-style kitchen 
• Proficient knife skills on par with a knife as an extension of one's arm
• Previous experience in maintaining logs, ordering, delegation, safe practices, HAACP, punctuality, mise en place, managing multiple employees, and problem-solving
• If missing any of the above, a strong desire and dedication to learn

Authorization to work in the US required. 

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Great health and dental insurance
• Disability and life insurance options
• Retail and hospitality perks
• Free, high-quality meal when working
• Subsidized learning opportunities
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Supportive staff culture
• Extensive career advancement opportunities

The Ivy Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and pre-employment drug test conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.