What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Shift Lead & Line Cook position at Ruby Slipper Restaurant Group?
Who We Are
Born 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 Opportunity
We 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. You’ll spend 2–3 shifts leading the kitchen as a Kitchen Shift Lead and 2–3 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 Responsibilities
Kitchen Shift Lead (2–3 shifts/week)
Born 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 Opportunity
We 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. You’ll spend 2–3 shifts leading the kitchen as a Kitchen Shift Lead and 2–3 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 Responsibilities
Kitchen Shift Lead (2–3 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 compliance
- 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 line
- 2–3 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 40–50 pounds
- 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