A minimum of 5 years of Chef experience in a fine dining restaurant is required to be considered.
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for all aspects of an efficient, high-quality, and profitable kitchen operation. Must have a high degree of commitment to food quality and safety standards.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• SERV safe certified or Food Handler certification

1. Conduct thorough walk-through of the operation prior to opening each day.
2. Inspect all aspects of the kitchen operation and storage to ensure they meet Ruth’s Chris high standards of excellence, safety, and sanitation.
3. Perform line checks to ensure proper quality and quantity of food.
4. Check the reservation log in order to plan for the day and help kitchen staff create prep and setup lists for the day.
5. Review reports and data such as Profit & Loss statements and inventories.
6. Conduct regular inventory checks to assess supplies on hand, accurately gauge needs, and order new inventory as needed.
7. Purchase inventory according to sales volumes, forecasted sales, shelf life and PARs.
8. Inspect orders as they arrive to ensure completeness and quality.
9. Inspect equipment and identify maintenance issues.
10. Expedite on the line as necessary.
11. Proficient in all cooking positions and cooking skills.
12. Develop Sous Chef and kitchen team in order to groom the next generation of Ruth’s Chris leadership.
13. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and performance management of kitchen staff.
14. Establish short- and long-term development plans and goals for all kitchen staff.
15. Maintain consistent, open communication with all aspects of the operation verbally or via email, notes, meetings.
16. Coordinate the successful implementation of all new menu items and specials.
17. Communicate and educate all staff around new menu items and changes.
18. Work closely with Sales Manager to plan, prepare for, and execute private dining events.
19. Utilize all scheduling tools to maximize productivity and ensure quality service.
20. Respond to Guest issues and keep the Guest foremost in considerations.
21. Ensure proper scheduling and staffing of team to maintain the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the operation.
22. Conduct table visits with Guests