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Ruth's Chris

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,000.00 - $72,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid training
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a distinguished American steakhouse that has defined premier dining since its establishment in 1965. Known for its exceptional quality and dedication to providing an unparalleled dining experience, Ruth's Chris has become synonymous with fine dining in the United States and beyond. The company prides itself not only on delivering top-tier cuisine but also on cultivating an empowering workplace culture that supports professional growth and employee satisfaction. With an emphasis on creating an environment where hospitality professionals can thrive, Ruth's Chris offers a workplace that values teamwork, excellence, and continuous development. The restaurant chain has earned... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Extensive experience in high-volume, upscale restaurant cooking
  • Formal culinary training is preferred
  • Knowledge of multiple kitchen stations and cooking skills
  • Servsafe Food Certification or equivalent required
  • Ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff
  • Experience with inventory management and ordering
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

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 Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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