Culinary Shift Lead & Line Cook

The Ruby Slipper Cafe

all cities, TN

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SKILLS

Coaching, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Food Quality, Food Safety, Leadership, Mathematics, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Product Documentation, Quality Metrics, Restaurant, Ruby, Sanitation, Seafood Department, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player

LOCATION

all cities, TN

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Who We AreBorn from a cozy café in New Orleans Mid-City neighborhood, The Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group has grown into 26 brunch restaurants across the Southeast! Our sister concepts, Ruby Slipper Café and Ruby Sunshine, serve up craveable, from-scratch brunch with the spirit, soul, and hospitality of New Orleans at the heart of everything we do.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Kitchen Shift Lead Line Cook to join our Krewe! This hybrid role blends hands-on cooking with shift leadership, supporting kitchen operations, food quality, and team performance. Youll spend 23 shifts leading the kitchen as a Kitchen Shift Lead and 23 shifts executing at a high level on the line, based on business needs. This is a great opportunity for a strong line cook ready to grow into leadership while continuing to hone their craft.Duties and ResponsibilitiesKitchen Shift Lead (23 shifts/week)* Lead and support BOH operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth, efficient execution* Coach, direct, and support Krewe members while maintaining a positive and productive work environment* Ensure all food is prepared and presented to recipe, portioning, and quality standards* Assist with shift execution using tools like the Shift Focus Card and support the Manager-on-Duty* Monitor labor, prep levels, and kitchen readiness to meet business demands* Support inventory processes including order guides, product receiving, and proper storage* Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety complianceLine Cook (23 shifts/week)* Prepare and cook menu items including meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using various kitchen equipment* Execute all recipes and plate presentations to Ruby standards with consistency and accuracy* Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked stations for efficient service* Follow proper food handling, storage, and rotation procedures* Assist with prep work, station setup, and closing duties* Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow* Take full ownership of food quality and guest satisfaction from the lineMinimum Qualifications* 23+ years of restaurant experience in back-of-house operations* Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen systems, and service standards* Demonstrated leadership ability or readiness to step into a leadership role* Excellent communication and teamwork skills* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment* Basic math and technology skills, including ability to use kitchen systems/POS as needed* Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 10 hours), bend, stoop, and lift up to 4050 poundsWhy Join Our Krewe?* Brunch-only concept We Do Days!* Growth opportunities into kitchen leadership roles* A culture rooted in being Optimistic, Gracious, Neighborly, Genuine, and Adaptive* A chance to bring the spirit and soul of New Orleans to every plate

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