Darden

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

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
management incentive performance plan
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Dining Discounts

Job Description

Ruth's Chris Steak House has been a defining force in American dining since it was established in 1965. Renowned for its commitment to delivering the highest standard of premier dining experiences, Ruth's Chris has built a reputation that combines exceptional cuisine with an empowering workplace culture. As a celebrated steakhouse, the company continues to set the bar for excellence in the hospitality industry, attracting guests who seek quality, flavor, and sophistication in every meal. With its longstanding history and dedication to innovation, Ruth's Chris Steak House remains a sought-after destination for both diners and frontline professionals who want to excel... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Extensive experience in high-volume upscale restaurant cooking and leadership
  • Proficient in all kitchen job stations and cooking techniques
  • Servsafe food certification or equivalent
  • Ability to manage inventory and ordering processes
  • Strong leadership and staff supervision skills
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple responsibilities
  • Availability to conduct pre-opening inspections and manage kitchen operations

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 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 prepares 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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