Sous Chef - Join the Team!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a renowned American steakhouse brand that was established in 1965. It has consistently set the standard for premier dining experiences across the United States and around the world by delivering top-quality steaks and exceptional hospitality. Known for its commitment to excellence both in food and workplace culture, Ruth's Chris continues to be a leader in the upscale casual dining segment. The company fosters an empowering work environment and provides numerous opportunities for employees to advance their careers in hospitality, emphasizing leadership growth and professional development. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a management performance incentive plan, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, generous paid time off, dedicated training and leadership programs, as well as dining discounts that extend to family and friends.
This particular role offers variable pay depending on the location and the job details and benefits discussed further. The position involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen in an upscale restaurant environment, which demands hands-on involvement with food preparation and managing kitchen operations. As a critical member of the culinary team, the person filling this role will perform daily raw and cooked food preparation, oversee the line during food service, manage inventory and ordering, and contribute to overall kitchen cleanliness and safety. The role also encompasses supervisory responsibilities such as leading and directing kitchen staff, facilitating teamwork, maintaining high quality standards in food production, and supporting overall restaurant objectives including budget adherence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume upscale dining kitchens, ideally with formal culinary training and cross-functional skills across all kitchen stations. They will also hold or be willing to obtain ServSafe Food Certification or its equivalent. This role is perfect for culinary professionals seeking growth and leadership opportunities in a vibrant and supportive environment. It requires a proactive and organized individual who thrives in a structured but dynamic workplace. Joining Ruth's Chris means becoming part of a legacy committed to culinary excellence and unmatched service across its many locations.
- 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