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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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
management incentive performance plan
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid Time Off
training and leadership development program
Dining Discounts

Job Description

Ruth's Chris Steak House has been a defining force in American dining since its inception in 1965. Renowned for its upscale steakhouse experience, the company has set the industry standard for premium dining combined with an empowering workplace culture. Ruth's Chris prides itself on delivering exceptional service, outstanding quality, and an environment that fosters growth and development among its team members. As a leader in the hospitality sector, Ruth's Chris continually innovates while maintaining its reputation for excellence. Joining Ruth's Chris means becoming part of a respected team dedicated to hospitality excellence, where your contributions truly matter and are valued.Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Extensive experience cooking in a high-volume, upscale restaurant
  • Proficient and cross-trained in all kitchen job stations and cooking skills
  • Servsafe Food Certification or equivalent
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the kitchen environment

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

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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