Nordstrom Needs Sous Chef-Bazille-Houston Galleria-Missouri City,TX in

Nordstrom, Inc. is a renowned upscale fashion retailer known for its commitment to exceptional customer service and high-quality products. Established decades ago, Nordstrom has expanded its operations across the United States and Canada, featuring a diverse range of products from clothing to cosmetics and home goods. The company values its employees and strives to create a positive workplace culture characterized by dedication, innovation, and personal growth. Nordstrom's restaurant team plays an integral role in enhancing the overall shopping experience by providing top-tier dining services in a sophisticated atmosphere. This commitment to excellence extends not just to their retail services but also to their food and beverage offerings, making dining at Nordstrom a memorable part of every visit. The role of Chef at Nordstrom's restaurant combines culinary artistry with practical kitchen management. The position offers a unique opportunity to be both a kitchen leader and a creative force, responsible for delivering high-quality meals while maintaining efficient kitchen operations. As a Chef, you will embark on a comprehensive Manager in Training program designed to provide hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of running a successful kitchen. This training ensures you grasp the nuances of the kitchen environment, emphasizing scratch cooking of classic and weekly special recipes, staff training, motivation, and business goal alignment. Your daily responsibilities will include leading the kitchen team in preparing all menu items with the highest standards, supporting process improvements, boosting efficiency and profitability, and ensuring compliance with Nordstrom’s strict health and safety procedures. The role requires not only culinary skills but also strong leadership qualities to develop and motivate kitchen staff while keeping the kitchen impeccably clean and organized to pass stringent quality tests. Nordstrom offers this full-time position with an annual salary range between $41,500 and $67,000, which may be supplemented by performance-based incentives and bonuses. This position also includes substantial benefits such as 401k, medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options, paid time off accruals, holidays, and access to employee assistance programs and merchandise discounts. Work schedules are flexible to accommodate the fast-paced nature of the restaurant industry. This opportunity is perfect for experienced restaurant management professionals who have a passion for food quality, exceptional customer service, and who thrive in dynamic environments. Nordstrom is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities and considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with state and federal legislation. This Chef role promises a blend of career growth, an inspiring work environment, and the platform to make a meaningful impact in a top-tier retail and dining establishment.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in full service upscale restaurant management
• Passion and knowledge about quality food and exceptional customer service
• Solid written and verbal communications skills
• Basic accounting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule availability
• Valid food handler’s card where required by local and state laws