Fine Dining Kitchen Director

Ruth's Chris Grand Hyatt; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Grand Hyatt seeks a seasoned Chef to oversee all aspects of a high-quality, profitable kitchen operation in a fine dining environment. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of chef experience and a strong commitment to food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include daily pre-opening walk-throughs, inventory and purchasing, staff hiring and development, coordinating new menu items and events with the Sales Manager, and ensuring guest satisfaction through consistent service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience cooking in and ideally leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant.
• Formal culinary training is a plus.
• Formal business education is a plus.
• SERV-SAFE certified or Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Extensive experience cooking in a high-volume upscale restaurant

Formal culinary training

Formal business education is a plus

SERV Safe certified or Food Handler certification

Job description

Ruth's Chris Grand Hyatt seeks a seasoned Chef to oversee all aspects of a high-quality, profitable kitchen operation in a fine dining environment. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of chef experience and a strong commitment to food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include daily pre-opening walk-throughs, inventory and purchasing, staff hiring and development, coordinating new menu items and events with the Sales Manager, and ensuring guest satisfaction through consistent service.