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Sous Chef role at Nordstrom’s Picnic on 57th NYC flagship, blending hands-on scratch cooking with kitchen leadership and operational ownership. You’ll complete a Manager-in-Training program, lead the line on core recipes plus weekly specials, and develop the team while driving efficiency, compliance, and profitability. Standout perk: strong benefits package plus potential performance-based incentives.
Key skills
Scratch cookingFull-service upscale restaurant managementKitchen team leadershipStaff training and developmentWeekly specials menu preparationProcess improvement and efficiencyFood safety compliance (Food handler’s card)Basic accountingWritten and verbal communication
Pays $24.75–$40.25 per hour for this location, with pay dependent on experience and role-related skills.
You'll thrive here if you have 2+ years’ experience managing in an upscale full-service kitchen and enjoy leading a team in a fast-paced, flexible-schedule environment while owning high standards and operational results.
Why apply
Manager-in-Training kitchen program
Medical, dental, vision and retirement
Performance-based incentives/bonuses eligible
Job Description As a chef on our Restaurant team, you’ll play a dual role — part
kitchen genius, part artist. A day in the life… 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 You own this
if you have… 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 Pay Range Details The pay range(s) below has been provided in
compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other
locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience. $24.75 - $40.25 Hourly We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.
Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their
families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life
Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources This position
may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k,
medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays,
and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level,
classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits
Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser:
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more important points... The job posting highlights the most critical
responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may
be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los
Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we
conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified
applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal
requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair
Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please
refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom
Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or
accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be
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