Sous Chef - Bazille - Valley Fair

Nordstrom, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. in California is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team, a dual role of kitchen lead and artist, combining culinary craft with guest experience.

You will lead scratch cooking of our recipes, develop weekly specials, and train the kitchen crew while driving improvements, growth, profitability and compliance with company procedures in a fast-paced, upscale setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen crew in scratch cooking and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop kitchen staff and focus on process improvements, growth, efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and readiness to pass the white glove test.

Skills

2+ years in upscale restaurant mgmt

Strong guest service

Excellent written & verbal comms

Flexible schedule

Job description

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: $51,500.00 - $84,000.00 USD Annual

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...

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.

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