Sous Chef - Bazille - Valley Fair

Nordstrom; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 51,500 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in California to blend kitchen expertise with artistry. You’ll lead a scratch-cooking operation, develop staff, and drive profitability while ensuring compliance with company procedures.

The role includes completing a Manager in Training program, mentoring the kitchen team, and delivering high-quality guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in full-service upscale restaurant management.
• Passion for quality food and exceptional customer service.
• Solid written and verbal communication and basic accounting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and flexible schedule.
• Food handler’s card as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking our recipes and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop staff while pursuing process improvements and profitability.
• Ensure kitchen is clean and pass the white glove test.
• Complete a Manager in Training program covering kitchen operations.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Quality food knowledge

Strong written and verbal comunication

Basic accounting skills

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

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Benefits

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...

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