Sous Chef - Bazille - Topanga

Nordstrom, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef for Bazille in Topanga/Canoga Park, CA. You will lead a scratch-cooking kitchen, mentor staff, and drive weekly specials while aligning with profitability and compliance goals.

A strong hospitality background and flexibility to work a fast-paced environment are required. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, retirement plans, paid time away and more. This role offers a competitive salary within the California market and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full-service, upscale restaurant management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; basic accounting awareness.
• Passion for quality food and exceptional customer service.
• 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 aligning with business goals: process improvements, growth, efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure the kitchen is consistently clean and passes health and safety standards (white glove test).
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Basic accounting

Flexibility

Job description

## Sous Chef - Bazille - TopangaApply: Canoga Park, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R-875372## **Job Description**As a chef on our Restaurant team, you’ll play a dual role — part kitchen genius, part artist.**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.California: $48,000 - $77,000**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 ResourcesThis 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...**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. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. 2026 Nordstrom, Inc