Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Team & Growth in Fine Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Merchandise Discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a chef to join the Restaurant team in a dual-role capacity as kitchen expert and artist.

The role includes completing a Manager in Training program to learn the essentials of running a successful kitchen and leading the crew through scratch cooking and weekly specials. You will train, motivate and develop staff while driving process improvements, growth, efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Ambition to grow as a leader and pursue future opportunities in a larger leadership assignment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership potential

Upscale restaurant mgmt

Quality food knowledge

Customer service excellence

Strong communication

Basic accounting

Job description

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a chef to join the Restaurant team in a dual-role capacity as kitchen expert and artist.

The role includes completing a Manager in Training program to learn the essentials of running a successful kitchen and leading the crew through scratch cooking and weekly specials. You will train, motivate and develop staff while driving process improvements, growth, efficiency, profitability and compliance with company procedures.