Kitchen Lead & Line Cook Supervisor (Prep, Inventory)

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris in Knoxville seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and maintain the highest standards of food quality. You will manage line cooks, oversee prep, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance across shifts.

The role emphasizes inventory control, staff coaching, and collaboration with the Chef to achieve budget targets while sustaining exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum kitchen experience in a high-volume environment, preferably as line cook or sous chef.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills to manage kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform restaurant food preparation and station leadership as scheduled by the Chef.
• Conduct pre-opening walk-through to ensure readiness and quality.
• Manage weekly inventory and place orders for meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, produce and supplies.
• Supervise line cooks and coordinate mise en place for service.
• Expedite orders, monitor timing, temperature and quality.
• Track usage and prepare daily prep sheets based on par levels and shelf life.
• Lead staff meetings and provide ongoing feedback to kitchen staff.
• Maintain safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant.
• Assist in scheduling to meet business demands within labor budgets.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance needs.

Job description

Ruth’s Chris in Knoxville seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and maintain the highest standards of food quality. You will manage line cooks, oversee prep, and ensure safety and sanitation compliance across shifts.

The role emphasizes inventory control, staff coaching, and collaboration with the Chef to achieve budget targets while sustaining exceptional guest experiences.