Nordstrom(Elgin,IL,USA)Hiring:Sous Chef-Ruscello-Oakbrook Center

Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion retailer known for its exceptional customer service and high-quality merchandise. Founded in 1901, Nordstrom has evolved into a premier retail destination offering a wide range of apparel, accessories, and beauty products. With over a century of experience, Nordstrom prides itself on blending tradition with innovation, delivering an unparalleled shopping experience through both its physical stores and online platform. Nordstrom's commitment to excellence extends beyond retail to include a strong focus on employee development, community engagement, and a supportive work environment. The company values diversity, inclusion, and the growth of its workforce, continually investing in training programs and career advancement opportunities for its team members. The role of a Chef at Nordstrom's restaurant is a unique blend of culinary expertise and leadership. As a key member of the Restaurant team, the chef plays a dual role—part kitchen genius and part artist—responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen crew in scratch cooking tried and true recipes while also preparing innovative weekly specials. A comprehensive Manager in Training program equips the successful candidate with the knowledge and skills required to manage all aspects of a kitchen operation. This includes process improvements, growth strategies, efficiency initiatives, and ensuring profitability while maintaining strict compliance with company procedures. The chef's responsibilities extend to training, motivating, and developing kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organization, the chef ensures the kitchen always passes the demanding white glove test, reflecting Nordstrom’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. This full-service, upscale environment demands a passion for quality food, exceptional customer service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with a flexible schedule. The pay range for this role is between $41,500 and $67,000 annually, with the potential for performance-based incentives or bonuses. Additional benefits include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, merchandise discounts, and employee assistance programs. Nordstrom also emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities and conducting background checks consistent with legal requirements. This role is ideal for professionals who have at least two years of experience in upscale restaurant management and are eager to contribute to a contemporary, prestigious retail dining experience.

• Minimum 2 years full service upscale restaurant management experience
• Passion for quality food and exceptional customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work varied schedules
• Food handler's card if required by local and state law