Upscale Kitchen Leader | Chef & Manager in Training

Nordstrom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Job summary

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on the Restaurant team in New York. In this Manager in Training role you will complete a comprehensive program covering all aspects of running a kitchen, lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking, and help plan weekly specials while aligning with business goals like efficiency and profitability.

You will train, motivate and develop staff, maintain high standards in service, and ensure compliance with company procedures and state regulations.

Qualifications

• 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

• Lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking our recipes and weekly specials.
• Train, motivate and develop the kitchen staff while focusing on process improvements, growth, efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized and passes standard QA checks.
• Support management in executing the Manager in Training program and advancing business goals.

Skills

Kitchen management

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexibility

Food handler card

Job description

Nordstrom is seeking a chef on the Restaurant team in New York. In this Manager in Training role you will complete a comprehensive program covering all aspects of running a kitchen, lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking, and help plan weekly specials while aligning with business goals like efficiency and profitability.

You will train, motivate and develop staff, maintain high standards in service, and ensure compliance with company procedures and state regulations.