Sous Chef - Restaurant, Full Time - North Michigan

Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

The Sous Chef is at the forefront of culinary hospitality. The role directs, implements, and maintains the culinary and management philosophy. It also serves as a guide to respective staff while taking the necessary steps to achieve objectives in sales, cost containment, employee retention, cleanliness, and sanitation. The Sous Chef will be an exemplary member of the company's culinary and restaurant operating philosophy. This opportunity has tremendous growth potential within our growing restaurant family of brands.

• This role will serve as a strong mentor/leader, who can assign tasks, hire, and develop the right people, and will motivate employees in a high-stress environment
• Partner with manager to exploit current culinary trends and implement new and on-brand initiatives
• Collaborates with Restaurant Leadership team to create menus for special events as needed
• Work with Restaurant Leadership team to ensure proper communication with co-workers
• Be a motivating presence and leader to the staff to constantly improve and exceed customer experience

• 5 years of experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a polished casual/fine dining restaurant (group).
• 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 a mastery of all line level cooking stations.
• Stages with multiple celebrity/renowned chefs.
• The knowledge of ingredients and how to use them in a creative and efficient manner.
• A professional and polished approach to leadership and the ability to comfortably lead a team in a busy atmosphere.
• The ability to manage the entire kitchen, from the dishwasher to the cooks.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Must have the ability to speak fluent English and preferably additional language skills.
• Ability to speak effectively to the public, employees, and customers.
• This role must possess good communication skills including the ability to read, write and speak effectively to employees as well as customers. They must understand and comply with policies and procedures, daily memos, chemical labels, and other instructions.

• Requires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching and climbing ladders.
• Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions.
• Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs.