Chef - Bazille - Garden State Plaza

Nordstrom Inc; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Merchandise Discount

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Holidays

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. in Paramus, NJ seeks a Restaurant Manager in Training to lead our kitchen team with a passion for scratch cooking and exceptional guest service.

You will train staff, drive profitability, ensure compliance, and help implement process improvements while maintaining high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full-service, upscale restaurant management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic accounting skills.
• Flexibility with schedule.
• Food handler’s card where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen crew in scratch cooking and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate, and develop kitchen staff.
• Support business goals: process improvements, growth, efficiency, profitability.
• Ensure the kitchen stays clean and passes the required safety standards.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

Communication skills

Basic accounting

Flexible schedule

Food handler card

Job description

Job Description

As a chef on our Restaurant team, you’ll play a dual role — part kitchen genius, part artist. In this role, you’ll...

A day in the life...

Complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program that covers all the ins and outs of running a successful kitchen.

Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking our tried and true recipes, while also preparing weekly specials.

Train, motivate and develop the kitchen staff while also focusing on the business goals of process improvements, growth, efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures.

Make sure the kitchen sparkles and is always ready to pass the white glove test.

You own this if you have...

Been there and done that for 2+ years in full service, upscale restaurant management.

Passion and knowledge about quality food and exceptional customer service.

Solid written and verbal communications skills, as well as basic accounting skills.

Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule.

A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations.

Pay Range Details

Pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$58,000.00 - $89,000.00 Annual

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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