Chef - Ruscello - Perimeter Mall

Nordstrom, Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance & Disability

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a chef on our Restaurant team to blend kitchen expertise with artistry. You will lead scratch cooking and weekly specials while guiding the team to deliver exceptional service.

The role features a Manager in Training track focused on staff development, process improvements, growth, efficiency and profitability in a fast-paced environment. This position supports company standards and policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in full-service upscale restaurant management.
• Food handler’s card where required by local and state regulations.
• Strong communication, service orientation and ability to manage fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop the kitchen staff while pursuing business goals of process improvements, growth, efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and passes the white glove test.

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

• 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. $48,000.00 - $77,000.00 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 Resources
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

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.

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