Executive Chef

Ruth's Chris Steak House is an iconic American steakhouse that has been defining premier dining experiences since its founding in 1965. Known for its dedication to the highest standards of food quality and exceptional service, Ruth's Chris has become a respected leader in the hospitality industry. The company prides itself on creating an empowering workplace culture that promotes growth, development, and career advancement for its team members. As a well-established and celebrated culinary brand, Ruth's Chris continues to innovate while maintaining the traditions that have earned it a loyal customer base and a strong reputation in the food service sector.

This opportunity is ideal for hospitality professionals looking to elevate their careers with a company committed to both employee success and customer satisfaction. Joining Ruth's Chris means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The position offered is that of an Executive Chef, a key leadership role that holds responsibility for managing the culinary team and ensuring the highest commitment to food quality, safety, and overall guest satisfaction. This employment is full-time, offering a competitive salary range between $73,000 and $85,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; a management incentive performance plan; a 401(k) plan with company match; generous paid time off; training and leadership development; and dining discounts.

As the Executive Chef at Ruth's Chris, the candidate will oversee the daily kitchen activities, working to provide a positive, productive, and compliant work environment. This role requires expertise in culinary management, event planning support, scheduling, food preparation, production, and cost control. The Executive Chef will also be in charge of maintaining compliance with food safety and sanitation policies, ensuring cleanliness and kitchen safety, as well as providing thorough employee training and supervision. Responsibility extends to achieving operational excellence across all food outlets and events, fostering loyalty among team members, and contributing to the restaurant's profitability and market share growth.

Success in this position is measured not only by outstanding culinary proficiency and operational efficiency but also by the ability to lead and inspire a winning team. The Executive Chef at Ruth's Chris must be capable of recruiting, hiring, and training back-of-house personnel while managing inventory purchases carefully based on sales forecasts and operational needs. Being hands-on with all cooking positions and skills, the Executive Chef ensures the restaurant is always well-staffed and running smoothly, including during flexible and sometimes demanding schedules that include evenings, holidays, and weekends. The position also requires strong communication skills to resolve conflicts effectively and mentor team members, along with excellent organizational and time management capabilities. Completing the corporate training program is required to maintain the high standards set by Ruth's Chris and to grow within the leadership tracks provided by the company.