Chef - Marketplace Café - Westfarms

Nordstrom•Farmington, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a chef on our Restaurant team, you’ll play a dual role — part kitchen genius, part artist. In this role, you’ll complete a comprehensive Manager in Training program that covers all the ins and outs of running a successful kitchen. You will lead the kitchen crew in scratch cooking our tried and true recipes, while also preparing weekly specials. You will 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. You will also make sure the kitchen sparkles and is always ready to pass the white glove test.

Requirements

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

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