Sous Chef - Kitchen Leader in Training & Growth

Nordstrom, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

PTO & Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee discount

EAP resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in Los Angeles, CA. You will balance kitchen craft with leadership responsibilities, joining a fast-paced, upscale dining environment. In this Manager in Training path you’ll lead scratch cooking, train staff, and drive improvements in efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures while ensuring spotless operations and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in full service, upscale restaurant management
• Passion and knowledge about quality food and customer service
• Strong written and verbal communications; basic accounting skills
• Thrived in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule
• 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
• Drive process improvements, growth, efficiency and profitability
• Ensure the kitchen passes the white glove test and stays clean
• Adhere to company procedures and compliance

Skills

Communication skills

Basic accounting

Customer service

Fast-paced

Flexible schedule

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a chef on our Restaurant team in Los Angeles, CA. You will balance kitchen craft with leadership responsibilities, joining a fast-paced, upscale dining environment. In this Manager in Training path you’ll lead scratch cooking, train staff, and drive improvements in efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures while ensuring spotless operations and guest-focused service.