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Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - Sherman Oaks

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $22.51 - $37.32
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401k
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

  • Five plus years of experience as a sous chef
  • Certification in DOH food protection
  • Degree from a culinary arts training program
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage kitchen staff
  • Ability to work under high-pressure environments
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers
  • Physical ability to perform duties including walking, standing, reaching, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 25 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • Five plus years of experience as a sous chef preferably in a polished casual or fine dining restaurant
  • Certified in DOH food protection
  • Degree from a prestigious postsecondary culinary arts training program
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly developed knowledge of various culinary styles including mastery of all line level cooking stations
  • Experience staging with multiple celebrity or renowned chefs
  • Knowledge of ingredients and how to use them creatively and efficiently
  • Professional and polished approach to leadership
  • Ability to manage the entire kitchen team from dishwasher to cooks
  • Ability to interact effectively with customers and employees
  • Ability to resolve problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully
  • Fluent in English, additional language skills preferred
  • Good communication skills including reading, writing, and speaking effectively to employees and customers
  • Understanding and compliance with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels, and other instructions

Job Duties

  • Serve as a strong mentor and leader who can assign tasks, hire, and develop the right people
  • Motivate employees in a high-stress environment
  • Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new initiatives
  • Collaborate with restaurant leadership team to create menus for special events
  • Ensure proper communication with co-workers
  • Be a motivating presence and leader to improve and exceed customer experience
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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