Executive Sous Chef: Lead, Train & Elevate Your Kitchen

Nordstrom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in California to lead the kitchen, develop staff, and drive efficiency while maintaining exceptional guest service. You will train a kitchen crew, execute scratch cooking, and oversee weekly specials in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and adherence to company procedures, with responsibilities spanning profitability and compliance. A food handler’s card may be required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full service, upscale restaurant management.
• Passion for quality food and exceptional customer service.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; basic accounting skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Food handler’s card where required by local/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop kitchen staff while driving process improvements, growth, efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure the kitchen operates cleanly and passes inspections (white glove test).
• Support business goals and comply with company procedures.

Skills

Communication

Accounting basics

Flexibility

Leadership

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in California to lead the kitchen, develop staff, and drive efficiency while maintaining exceptional guest service. You will train a kitchen crew, execute scratch cooking, and oversee weekly specials in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and adherence to company procedures, with responsibilities spanning profitability and compliance. A food handler’s card may be required by local regulations.