Sous Chef - Rusty Bucket Cincinnati

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neighborhood tavern is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure high-quality food preparation and a safe kitchen environment. The role involves menu planning, training staff, and maintaining sanitation standards. Join a fun and inclusive team with opportunities for career growth and dining discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Dining discounts

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Genuine approach to hospitality.
• Leadership, kindness, and positivity.
• Teamwork, family, and community values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen provides nutritious and safe food.
• Menu planning and food preparation.
• Train associates in cooking methods and techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

RUSTY BUCKET RESTAURANT AND TAVERN is seeking a SOUS CHEF to join our team!

Who are We?

A Fun, Fast, Friendly Neighborhood Tavern.

What is Your Role?

To make “Raving Fans” of our Associates, Guests, Purveyors, Partners, and the Communities in which we do business.

Summary:

It is the responsibility of a Sous Chef to ensure that the kitchen provides nutritious, safe, eye-appealing, and properly flavored food. Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all associates. Other duties include menu planning, preparation of budgets, maintenance of payroll, food costs, and other records. Specific duties involve food preparation including the establishment of quality standards, training associates in cooking methods, presentations, techniques, portion control, and retention of nutrients.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career growth, with 80% of all positions promoted from within
• Dining discounts at any of our 60+ restaurants
• Health benefits for eligible associates
• Inclusive, fun, and creative environment
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and closed 7 major holidays!

What We Are Looking For:

• A genuine approach to hospitality
• Leadership, kindness, and positivity
• “Yes, is the Answer!” Mentality
• Teamwork, family, and community values

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to standards of professional appearance, personal cleanliness, and proper uniform. Displays confidence and a friendly disposition at all times.
• Supports and promotes CMR Culture and philosophies.
• Protects the financial assets of the company.
• Controls costs and maximizes revenue.
• Communicates professionally with all business groups.
• Ensures compliance with employment, food handling, sanitation, and alcohol laws.
• Establishes quality standards for menu items and food production.
• Controls kitchen costs.
• Maintains sanitation standards exceeding Health Department requirements.
• Secures restaurant personnel and guest property.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises all Heart of House associates, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisals, rewards, discipline, and problem resolution.

RBRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Associates.