Chef - Marketplace Café - The Mall at Short Hills
- Pay
- $58,000 – $89,000 per year
- Location
- Short Hills, NJ · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- 2+ years full-service upscale restaurant management experience
- Scratch cooking expertise
- Staff training and development
- Food quality and customer service knowledge
- Written and verbal communication
- Basic accounting
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible scheduling availability
- Food handler's card where required
Also useful
- Manager in Training program completion
- Experience with weekly specials development
- Process efficiency and profitability optimization
About the role
As a chef on our Restaurant team, you'll play a dual role - part kitchen genius, part artist. In this role, you'll…
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.
$58,000.00 - $89,000.00 Annual
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:
A few 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.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ's for relevant information and guidelines.
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
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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.
From Nordstrom's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Chef - Marketplace Café - The Mall at Short Hills role at Nordstrom?
The Chef - Marketplace Café - The Mall at Short Hills posting at Nordstrom states compensation of $58,000 – $89,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Nordstrom's official career site.
Where is the Chef - Marketplace Café - The Mall at Short Hills job at Nordstrom located?
This Chef - Marketplace Café - The Mall at Short Hills position at Nordstrom is located in Short Hills, NJ (On-site). Always check Nordstrom's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Chef - Marketplace Café - The Mall at Short Hills role, Nordstrom highlights 2+ years of relevant experience; experience with 2+ years full-service upscale restaurant management experience, Scratch cooking expertise, Staff training and development, Food quality and customer service knowledge, Written and verbal communication, Basic accounting. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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