Chef - Bazille - Garden State Plaza

Nordstrom, Inc.; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement plan

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Merchandise Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Chef for Bazille at Garden State Plaza. Lead the kitchen, oversee scratch cooking and weekly specials while driving cost control and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years in upscale restaurant management and a strong focus on food safety, guest service, and teamwork. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in full-service upscale restaurant management.
• Food handler's card where required by local/state regulations.
• Passion for quality food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen crew and execute scratch cooking of core recipes and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop kitchen staff while driving efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and maintain a clean, high-standards kitchen.
• Support business goals through process improvements.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

## Chef - Bazille - Garden State PlazaApply: Paramus, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: R-879255## **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**The 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**We’ve got you covered...**Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:* Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away* Life Insurance and Disability* Merchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesThis position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. 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. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. 2026 Nordstrom, Inc