Lead Kitchen Chef - Upscale Dining, Training & Growth

Nordstrom; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement and PTO

Life Insurance & Disability

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team to blend kitchen artistry with leadership. You will complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program, lead a kitchen that crafts scratch recipes and weekly specials, and train staff while driving efficiency and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in upscale restaurant management, strong communication, and flexibility, plus a food handler’s card where required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full service upscale restaurant management.
• Passion and knowledge about quality food and exceptional customer service.
• Solid written and verbal communications skills, and basic accounting skills.
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment and embraced flexible schedules.
• A food handler’s card as required by local/state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete Manager in Training program covering all aspects of running a kitchen.
• Lead kitchen crew in scratch cooking and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop kitchen staff while focusing on business goals and compliance.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and readiness to pass audits and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Food safety

Education

2+ years upscale restaurant management

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team to blend kitchen artistry with leadership. You will complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program, lead a kitchen that crafts scratch recipes and weekly specials, and train staff while driving efficiency and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in upscale restaurant management, strong communication, and flexibility, plus a food handler’s card where required by local regulations.