Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - Sherman Oaks

Bloomingdale's is a renowned department store, recognized for making fashion both personal and enjoyable while maintaining an aspirational yet approachable atmosphere. The company’s mission focuses on inspiring customers to use style as a source of creative energy in their lives. Bloomingdale's prides itself on offering a unique retail experience like no other store in the world. The culture within Bloomingdale's emphasizes the importance of every colleague, who plays a crucial role in bringing the company’s mission to life. The organization values the voices of its employees at every level of leadership, ensuring open communication and collaboration. The workforce at Bloomingdale's is marked by passion, drive, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong sense of teamwork. Diversity of background, thought, and opinion are not only welcomed but embraced as core values, making for a vibrant and inclusive workplace.

The role of Sous Chef at Bloomingdale’s is pivotal to their culinary and hospitality offering. This position is central to the implementation and maintenance of the company’s culinary and management philosophies. The Sous Chef leads by example, guiding the kitchen staff while driving operational goals including sales growth, cost management, employee retention, sanitation, and cleanliness. The responsibilities extend beyond day-to-day kitchen management to include mentoring and developing culinary team members, fostering motivation in a high-stress culinary environment, and maintaining strong communication with restaurant leadership. This role requires creativity and precision in culinary execution, aligning with Bloomingdale's commitment to excellent customer experiences. The Sous Chef will collaborate closely with the restaurant leadership team to innovate menus and execute special events that reflect current culinary trends and the brand's identity. This position offers substantial growth potential within Bloomingdale’s expanding restaurant family of brands, providing opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement in a dynamic retail and hospitality setting. Competitive compensation is supported by a comprehensive benefits package including performance-based incentives and bonuses, 401(k), medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options, paid time off accruals, holidays, and more, subject to eligibility and location specifics. Bloomingdale’s dedication to equal employment opportunity and diversity further underscores its status as an employer of choice in the retail and hospitality industries.