Chef- Cafe Bistro- Barton Creek Square Mall

Nordstrom; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a chef for their Restaurant team in Austin, where you’ll manage the kitchen, prepare special menus, and lead staff in providing quality service. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of upscale restaurant management experience and a passion for quality food and exceptional service. Join a team that values culinary creativity and employee wellbeing, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discounts

Employee Assistance Resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full-service, upscale restaurant management.
• Food handler’s card where required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Manager in Training program for kitchen management.
• Lead kitchen crew in preparing recipes and weekly specials.
• Train and develop kitchen staff while focusing on business goals.

Skills

Quality food knowledge

Exceptional customer service

Communication skills

Basic accounting skills

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…

1. Complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program that covers all the ins and outs of running a successful kitchen
2. Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking our tried and true recipes, while also preparing weekly specials
3. 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
4. Make sure the kitchen sparkles and is always ready to pass the white glove test

You own this if you have…

1. Been there and done that for 2+ years in full service, upscale restaurant management
2. Passion and knowledge about; quality food; and exceptional customer service
3. Solid written and verbal communications skills, as well as basic accounting skills
4. Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced working a flexible schedule
5. A food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations

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 Off
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points…

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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.

$48,000.00 - $77,000.00 Annual

This 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