
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $58,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
management incentive performance plan
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
training and leadership development program
Dining Discounts
Job Description
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a renowned American steakhouse chain that has been setting the standard for premier dining since its inception in 1965. Known for its commitment to excellence, Ruth's Chris offers a unique combination of top-quality food, exceptional guest service, and a welcoming, empowering workplace culture. Over the decades, Ruth's Chris has grown into a beloved brand recognized nationwide for its high standards in both culinary artistry and hospitality. The company prides itself not only on serving classic American steakhouse fare but also on fostering a supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. This commitment to both quality and culture has made Ruth's Chris a front-runner in the upscale dining industry with a focus on delivering memorable dining experiences and cultivating a positive workplace environment. The company offers employees competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; a management incentive performance plan; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; generous paid time off; comprehensive training and leadership development programs; and dining discounts that enhance the overall employee experience and work-life balance. Joining Ruth's Chris means becoming part of a team dedicated to culinary excellence, guest satisfaction, and employee empowerment.
This particular role is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional eager to advance their hospitality career in a dynamic, fast-paced, and prestigious restaurant environment. The position involves performing restaurant food preparation, managing kitchen operations, and supervising the culinary team under the guidance of the restaurant Chef. The individual will be responsible for daily tasks such as raw and cooked food prep, butchering, and working various stations like the Pantry, Broil, Sides Cook, or Expediter. Additionally, the role requires conducting thorough restaurant walk-throughs prior to opening, managing inventory and orders for kitchen supplies, supervising line cooks, and ensuring quality standards through line checks and order expediting. A key responsibility includes facilitating staff meetings, providing feedback to maintain high standards, and stepping in to supervise the kitchen in the Chef's absence. The position also involves administrative duties such as reviewing sales, managing food and labor budgets, constructing work schedules, and overseeing equipment maintenance. This role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for culinary arts and hospitality service. The salary range for this position is between $58,000 and $75,000 per year, reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required. The company offers a supportive and growth-oriented environment suited for professionals seeking to elevate their careers in the food and beverage industry with a well-respected leader in the steakhouse category.
This particular role is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional eager to advance their hospitality career in a dynamic, fast-paced, and prestigious restaurant environment. The position involves performing restaurant food preparation, managing kitchen operations, and supervising the culinary team under the guidance of the restaurant Chef. The individual will be responsible for daily tasks such as raw and cooked food prep, butchering, and working various stations like the Pantry, Broil, Sides Cook, or Expediter. Additionally, the role requires conducting thorough restaurant walk-throughs prior to opening, managing inventory and orders for kitchen supplies, supervising line cooks, and ensuring quality standards through line checks and order expediting. A key responsibility includes facilitating staff meetings, providing feedback to maintain high standards, and stepping in to supervise the kitchen in the Chef's absence. The position also involves administrative duties such as reviewing sales, managing food and labor budgets, constructing work schedules, and overseeing equipment maintenance. This role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for culinary arts and hospitality service. The salary range for this position is between $58,000 and $75,000 per year, reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required. The company offers a supportive and growth-oriented environment suited for professionals seeking to elevate their careers in the food and beverage industry with a well-respected leader in the steakhouse category.
Job Requirements
- Extensive experience cooking in and ideally leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant
- Formal culinary training and education is a plus
- Formal business education is a plus
- Proficient and cross-trained in all kitchen job stations, positions and cooking skills
- Servsafe Food Certification and or equivalent
Job Qualifications
- Extensive experience cooking in and ideally leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant
- Formal culinary training and education is a plus
- Formal business education is a plus
- Proficient and cross-trained in all kitchen job stations, positions and cooking skills
- Servsafe Food Certification and or equivalent
Job Duties
- Perform restaurant food preparation including daily raw prep, cooked prep and/or butchering and work the cooks' line as the Pantry, Broil, Sides Cook or Expediter as scheduled by the restaurant Chef
- Conduct thorough walk-through of operation prior to opening each day
- Perform weekly inventory and correctly place and receive orders for meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, produce and other kitchen operating supplies
- Supervise line cooks to determine what needs to be prepared prior to start of service
- Conduct line check prior to service to ensure quality product and preparations
- Expedite orders at the window
- monitor timing, temperature and food quality
- Track product usage and prepare daily prep sheets according to established par and inventory levels, based upon product shelf life, to ensure sufficient quality, quantity and back-up for the day's business
- Facilitate staff meeting prior to shift to cover special needs, events and or issues for the day
- Provide back up at each station as necessary
- Provide ongoing feedback and direction to back of house staff to promote high standards, execution and results
- Supervise the kitchen operations, food quality and preparation, and staff job performance in the absence of the Chef
- Assist the Chef in maintaining all safety, security, sanitation, and cleanliness and housekeeping standards for the restaurant
- Review sales and assist the Chef in achieving food, labor and other operating expense budgets
- Construct the weekly kitchen work schedule to meet the demands of the business, within the perimeters of the restaurant's kitchen labor budget, as directed by the Chef
- Inspect equipment and identify maintenance issues
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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