Sous Chef - Bazille - Houston Galleria - Join the Team!

Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion retailer known for its commitment to quality, exceptional customer service, and a progressive work environment. Established over a century ago, Nordstrom has grown into a household name offering a diverse range of products including clothing, shoes, accessories, and home decor. It operates both brick-and-mortar stores and an online platform, providing customers with seamless shopping experiences. Nordstrom values its employees as its most important asset and invests extensively in programs and benefits to support their well-being and professional growth. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous improvement, reflecting its mission to deliver outstanding service and experiences. The role of a Chef within Nordstrom's Restaurant team is both dynamic and rewarding, combining culinary artistry with strong leadership capabilities. This position offers candidates a full Manager in Training program designed to immerse them into the operational, financial, and creative aspects of kitchen management. As a Chef, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a team that prepares high-quality scratch-made dishes based on established recipes, as well as innovate with weekly specials that keep the menu fresh and exciting. Your responsibilities will extend beyond food preparation, encompassing staff training, motivation, and development with a focus on meeting business objectives related to process enhancement, profitability, efficiency, and adherence to company policies. The Chef is also responsible for maintaining impeccable kitchen cleanliness standards that consistently pass the rigorous white glove test. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $41,500 to $67,000, reflective of the location, experience, and skill level. Furthermore, performance-based incentives and bonuses may supplement this base pay. Employees in this role access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options, a 401k retirement savings plan, paid time off (PTO) accruals, and holidays. Nordstrom also provides employees with merchandise discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources to support both personal and professional well-being. Working as a Chef with Nordstrom means joining a fast-paced, upscale restaurant environment where passion for food quality and exceptional customer service is a daily priority. Successful candidates are expected to possess strong communication and basic accounting skills, thrive under dynamic scheduling, and hold a valid food handler's card as required by local and state regulations. This position is ideal for experienced professionals who have spent two or more years managing full-service upscale restaurant kitchens and wish to advance their career with a globally respected company that values innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.

• Minimum of two years experience in upscale restaurant kitchen management
• Passionate about food quality and customer service
• Strong communication skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting
• Flexible schedule availability
• Valid food handler's card as per local regulations