Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
Benefits
employee discount
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
401(k)
Paid training
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Ruth's Chris Steak House, established in 1965, has long been recognized as The American Steak House, setting the gold standard for premier dining experiences across the nation. Known for its commitment to exceptional quality, hospitality, and an empowering workplace culture, Ruth's Chris offers more than just a meal - it delivers an experience. The company takes pride in fostering a work environment where employees are valued and supported, providing opportunities for career advancement within the dynamic hospitality industry. With a strong emphasis on growth and development, Ruth’s Chris not only cultivates talent but also rewards dedication with a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives, making it a standout employer in the restaurant sector.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 per year and provides an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals to advance their careers in a high-volume, upscale restaurant setting. The role is ideally suited for individuals with extensive cooking experience, particularly those who have demonstrated leadership in similar environments, and who aspire to contribute to maintaining Ruth’s Chris legacy of excellence.
The role is designed to support the restaurant chef and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and safety are consistently met. The successful candidate will perform daily food preparations, manage inventory, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure a smooth workflow during service hours. Responsibilities include developing work schedules, conducting staff meetings, and providing leadership and ongoing feedback to promote high standards and operational effectiveness. This position also involves maintaining compliance with safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards, as well as assisting in budget management to achieve food, labor, and other operational goals.
Candidates for this rewarding position will find themselves immersed in a culture that promotes teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning through structured training and leadership development programs. Alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, incentive performance plans, 401(k) retirement with company match, generous paid time off, and dining discounts, Ruth’s Chris Steak House stands out as an employer committed to nurturing talent and fostering long-term employee satisfaction. The position requires in-person work, providing an opportunity to be part of a passionate team that delivers an exceptional dining experience and upholds the tradition of culinary distinction established over half a century ago.
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $75,000 per year and provides an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals to advance their careers in a high-volume, upscale restaurant setting. The role is ideally suited for individuals with extensive cooking experience, particularly those who have demonstrated leadership in similar environments, and who aspire to contribute to maintaining Ruth’s Chris legacy of excellence.
The role is designed to support the restaurant chef and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and safety are consistently met. The successful candidate will perform daily food preparations, manage inventory, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure a smooth workflow during service hours. Responsibilities include developing work schedules, conducting staff meetings, and providing leadership and ongoing feedback to promote high standards and operational effectiveness. This position also involves maintaining compliance with safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards, as well as assisting in budget management to achieve food, labor, and other operational goals.
Candidates for this rewarding position will find themselves immersed in a culture that promotes teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning through structured training and leadership development programs. Alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, incentive performance plans, 401(k) retirement with company match, generous paid time off, and dining discounts, Ruth’s Chris Steak House stands out as an employer committed to nurturing talent and fostering long-term employee satisfaction. The position requires in-person work, providing an opportunity to be part of a passionate team that delivers an exceptional dining experience and upholds the tradition of culinary distinction established over half a century ago.
Job Requirements
- 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 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 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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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