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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