Executive Kitchen Leader in Training

Nordstrom, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in New York. This role blends kitchen leadership with artistry, starting with a comprehensive Manager in Training program to learn all aspects of running a successful kitchen.

You will guide the kitchen crew in scratch cooking, train staff, and focus on profitability and compliance while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full-service upscale restaurant management.
• Passion for quality food and exceptional customer service.
• Strong written and verbal communication; basic accounting skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces a flexible schedule.
• Food handler’s card if required by local/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop kitchen staff while focusing on business goals and process improvements.
• Oversee profitability, efficiency and compliance with company procedures.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and passes the white-glove standard.

Skills

Restaurant management

Customer service

Communication

Basic accounting

Flexible schedule

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

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.

New York: 66,300 - $96,500 Annually

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

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

A few more important points...

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