Lead Kitchen Leader: Scratch Cooking & Growth Path

Nordstrom; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision & Dental

Retirement & PTO

Life Insurance & Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in Nashville to lead kitchen operations and craft scratch-made dishes. You will balance culinary creativity with daily management duties, ensuring high standards in service and quality.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, meeting business goals, and maintaining compliance with company procedures while delivering an exceptional dining experience.

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic accounting

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in Nashville to lead kitchen operations and craft scratch-made dishes. You will balance culinary creativity with daily management duties, ensuring high standards in service and quality.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, meeting business goals, and maintaining compliance with company procedures while delivering an exceptional dining experience.