Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $48,000.00 - $64,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Company paid health insurance
Company paid life insurance
Group dental insurance
Group vision insurance
flexible schedules
Long term career growth opportunities
Job Description
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment is renowned for providing an exceptional dining experience through its commitment to culinary excellence, elegant atmosphere, and impeccable service. The company operates prestigious steakhouses celebrated for serving award-winning U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks, fresh seafood, sushi, and offering premium wine and cocktail selections. This focus on quality and guest satisfaction has established the Jeff Ruby Experience as a unique and distinguished presence in the hospitality industry, where every detail is meticulously crafted to ensure customers enjoy an incomparable dining experience.
At Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, employees are valued as the organization's most important asset. Recognizing this, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its workforce with paid time off, immediate enrollment in a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year, fully company-paid health and life insurance plans for eligible employees, group dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability insurance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for long-term career advancement. This supportive environment reflects Jeff Ruby’s commitment to cultivating a dedicated and motivated team poised for continued success.
The Sous Chef role at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment plays a crucial part in maintaining the high standards that define the Jeff Ruby Experience. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef assists in managing a team of culinary professionals to deliver a refined fine dining service to guests. The position requires ensuring that all food products prepared and served adhere strictly to the company's quality standards while maintaining food and labor costs within established parameters. This leadership role demands a deep knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and operational management to help execute the restaurant’s vision of culinary excellence.
In this capacity, the Sous Chef coordinates closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to plan and oversee kitchen operations, manage production schedules, and develop staffing plans aligned with business needs. The role involves hands-on food preparation, training and mentoring kitchen staff, and actively participating during service to uphold the highest levels of food quality and presentation. Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen in compliance with health department standards is also paramount. The Sous Chef is expected to embrace a team-oriented approach, supporting fellow team members and facilitating effective communication between management, chefs, and service staff to address the needs of guests and employees alike.
This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals passionate about delivering exceptional food and service while thriving in a structured, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knife skills, extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment including slicing machines and Cryo-vac machines, and a thorough understanding of health, safety, and sanitation procedures. Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced setting are essential. Candidates with a high school diploma are eligible to apply, and those with a college degree will be given preference. This full-time role offers not only a platform to showcase culinary talent but also avenues for growth within a prestigious and supportive organization.
At Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, employees are valued as the organization's most important asset. Recognizing this, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its workforce with paid time off, immediate enrollment in a 401(k) savings plan with company matching after one year, fully company-paid health and life insurance plans for eligible employees, group dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), short-term disability insurance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for long-term career advancement. This supportive environment reflects Jeff Ruby’s commitment to cultivating a dedicated and motivated team poised for continued success.
The Sous Chef role at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment plays a crucial part in maintaining the high standards that define the Jeff Ruby Experience. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef assists in managing a team of culinary professionals to deliver a refined fine dining service to guests. The position requires ensuring that all food products prepared and served adhere strictly to the company's quality standards while maintaining food and labor costs within established parameters. This leadership role demands a deep knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and operational management to help execute the restaurant’s vision of culinary excellence.
In this capacity, the Sous Chef coordinates closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to plan and oversee kitchen operations, manage production schedules, and develop staffing plans aligned with business needs. The role involves hands-on food preparation, training and mentoring kitchen staff, and actively participating during service to uphold the highest levels of food quality and presentation. Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen in compliance with health department standards is also paramount. The Sous Chef is expected to embrace a team-oriented approach, supporting fellow team members and facilitating effective communication between management, chefs, and service staff to address the needs of guests and employees alike.
This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals passionate about delivering exceptional food and service while thriving in a structured, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knife skills, extensive knowledge of kitchen equipment including slicing machines and Cryo-vac machines, and a thorough understanding of health, safety, and sanitation procedures. Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced setting are essential. Candidates with a high school diploma are eligible to apply, and those with a college degree will be given preference. This full-time role offers not only a platform to showcase culinary talent but also avenues for growth within a prestigious and supportive organization.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- College degree preferred
- Ability to stand and walk during 6 to 8 hour shifts
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe
- Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 60 pounds and place items on high and low shelves
- Ability to work in an environment subject to varying levels of heat and noise
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Job Qualifications
- Two years of food and beverage experience in a similar high-volume environment
- Advanced knowledge of knives and knife skills
- Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment including slicing machine, juicer, Cryo-vac machine, small wares equipment
- Advanced knowledge of health, safety and sanitation procedures
- Advanced knowledge of weights, measures and various cooking techniques
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Comprehension of English oral and written language
- Ability to deal with a diverse staff and to operate efficiently despite stressful time pressure
- Strong coaching and development skills
- Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete and of high quality
Job Duties
- Maintain cleanliness in compliance with company standards and Health Department guidelines
- Meet with executive chef and chef de cuisine to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance
- Assist executive chef, master cooks, cooks, and helpers wherever required to ensure optimum service to guests
- Produce production list to ensure efficient execution of service
- Create and maintain staff schedule and requests
- Maintain an exceptional menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
- Prepare both hot and cold items and demonstrate a variety of cooking techniques
- Maintain solid knowledge of all food products and skillfully apply culinary techniques
- Read, measure and execute recipes
- Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and restaurant requirements
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
- Maintain supervisory role in the absence of the executive chef and chef de cuisine
- Skillfully and knowledgably work all kitchen stations
- Conduct training for master cooks, cooks, and dishwashers on job responsibilities
- Ensure food quality is superior and take action to correct any irregularities
- Work as a team assisting all guest's and employee's needs and inquiries
- Effectively communicate with management, chefs, and service staff to fulfill and address any issues requested by guests and employees
- Work on line during service and assist wherever needed, as necessary
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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