High-Volume Kitchen Sous Chef | Leadership & Training

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Generous paid time off

Training and leadership development

Dining discounts

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House seeks a skilled kitchen leader to manage high-volume preparations, ensure top quality, and supervise line cooks in the Chef’s absence. You will coordinate safety, sanitation and staffing, while supporting budget goals and inventory control.

The role requires extensive culinary experience, formal training, and cross-training across all kitchen stations, with ServSafe certification preferred. Excellent leadership in a upscale, dining-focused environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience cooking in and leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant.
• Formal culinary training is a plus.
• Proficient and cross-trained in all kitchen job stations.
• ServSafe Food Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform restaurant food preparation and work the cooks’ line as scheduled by the Chef.
• Maintain safety, sanitation and housekeeping standards across the kitchen.
• Construct weekly kitchen schedules within the labor budget.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance issues.
• Review sales and assist the Chef in achieving food and operating budgets.

Skills

High-volume kitchen leadership

Culinary training

Cross-trained in kitchen stations

ServSafe certification

Education

Formal culinary training

Formal business education (desirable)

Job description

Ruth's Chris Steak House seeks a skilled kitchen leader to manage high-volume preparations, ensure top quality, and supervise line cooks in the Chef’s absence. You will coordinate safety, sanitation and staffing, while supporting budget goals and inventory control.

The role requires extensive culinary experience, formal training, and cross-training across all kitchen stations, with ServSafe certification preferred. Excellent leadership in a upscale, dining-focused environment is essential.