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Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars of our employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Lazard's Corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure continued success of our firm. From Finance & Tax to Information Technology and Human Resources, our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines in many ways. By utilizing the latest technology, these integral groups make sure our businesses are compliant, operationally efficient, and profitable.

This role supports the Head Chef and other culinary team members in the coordination and execution of Lazard’s onsite dining. In this very hands-on role, the Garde Manger will primarily be responsible for the production of cold foods and for assisting with other kitchen duties as needed. Food services for client events can range from continental breakfasts and lunch buffets to fine dining a la carte lunches and upscale cocktail parties.

We’ll trust you to:

• Collaborate with executive chef and sous chef in the development and implementation of menus
• Fill in at other stations when chefs are absent
• Maintain quality control and cleanliness of work area in accordance with health department regulations
• Monitor waste and over production
• Assist with equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Be responsible for the choosing, preparing, and presenting cold foods such as fruits, salads, sandwiches, cookies, and desserts

You’ll need to have:

• Knife skills, including cutting, chopping, carving, and dicing
• Flexibility to stay late to work various evening functions (overtime is available)
• Fundamental knowledge of cooking
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment while sometimes being under considerable pressure

What we offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

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Diversity and Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can bring their whole selves to work to maximize their individual potential and our collective success.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $50,000 - $55,000. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard Corporate’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

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