Sous Chef

Ruth's Chris Steak House is an iconic American steakhouse brand that has set the benchmark for premier dining experiences since its founding in 1965. Known for its exceptional quality steaks, elegant atmosphere, and outstanding customer service, Ruth's Chris continues to be a leader in the upscale dining sector. With locations across the United States and internationally, the company prides itself on delivering a consistent hospitality experience that combines classic steakhouse traditions with modern culinary innovation. Ruth's Chris is also recognized for fostering a positive and empowering workplace culture, emphasizing employee growth and leadership development.

Joining Ruth's Chris Steak House means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence and hospitality mastery. The company offers a variety of benefits to support its employees' well-being and career advancement, including health, dental and vision insurance, management incentive plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, extensive training and leadership development programs, and dining discounts. These benefits reflect Ruth's Chris commitment not only to superior guest service but also to the professional and personal growth of its staff.

The role being offered is a critical kitchen leadership position responsible for overseeing food preparation and maintaining high standards of kitchen operation. This position requires a skilled culinary professional who can manage daily food preparation tasks such as raw prep, cooked prep, and butchering in various kitchen stations including pantry, broil, sides cook, or expediter roles, as scheduled by the restaurant Chef. The candidate will conduct thorough walk-throughs before opening to ensure all stations are ready and stocked, perform weekly inventory management, place and receive orders, and supervise line cooks to maintain quality and efficiency.

This leadership role also involves conducting line checks, expediting orders while monitoring timing and food quality, preparing daily prep sheets, facilitating staff meetings to coordinate daily needs or special events, and providing support and backup at various stations. The candidate will also be responsible for giving ongoing feedback to maintain high kitchen standards and promoting execution excellence. When the Chef is absent, this position will assume full responsibility for kitchen operations.

Further responsibilities include assisting the Chef in maintaining safety, security, sanitation, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards, reviewing sales data and assisting with budget management for food, labor, and operating expenses, constructing weekly kitchen schedules within labor budget guidelines, and inspecting equipment for maintenance issues. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with the restaurant's standards and guest expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their career within a renowned steakhouse environment that values skill development, leadership, and teamwork. Candidates will be supported through robust training and leadership programs with the potential for future promotions within the organization. Pay will vary depending on location, and the role offers a rewarding career path as part of a prestigious hospitality brand committed to excellence and employee satisfaction.