Restaurant Manager

Arlington, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid training

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Ruth's Chris Steak House is an iconic American steakhouse brand established in 1965, renowned for its commitment to delivering premium dining experiences and creating a uniquely empowering workplace culture. With decades of successful operation, Ruth's Chris continues to set the standard for excellence in hospitality by prioritizing quality food, impeccable service, and exceptional guest experiences. As a leader in the upscale restaurant industry, Ruth's Chris is dedicated to fostering growth and development opportunities for its team members. The company offers a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and build fulfilling long-term careers in hospitality. Benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a management incentive performance plan, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, extensive training, leadership development programs, and dining discounts underscore the employer’s commitment to employee well-being and success.

The Restaurant Manager position at Ruth's Chris Steak House plays a crucial role in the daily operational success of the restaurant. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Chef, the Restaurant Manager is entrusted with overseeing both the front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams, ensuring seamless operation and exceptional guest service at every turn. This position demands a leader who is deeply committed to excellence across food quality, beverage service, hospitality, and team development. The Restaurant Manager is not only responsible for managing operations but also for cultivating an environment where team members are inspired to grow through mentorship, coaching, and performance development. This leadership role demands a hands-on approach, involving rotations between front and back-of-house operations, and requires the ability to make sound decisions and anticipate changes within the market and community. The ideal candidate embraces a flexible schedule including evenings, holidays, and weekends, and is driven to continuously refine their skills while empowering others. By joining Ruth's Chris, Restaurant Managers become part of a legacy brand that values community engagement, teamwork, and hospitality excellence, offering an unparalleled career experience where personal and professional development are prioritized alongside delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum of one (1) year of restaurant or hospitality experience
Strong communication skills
Successful completion of corporate training program
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings holidays and weekends

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Successful completion of corporate training program
Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflict and provide mentorship to hourly team members
Minimum of one (1) year of restaurant or hospitality experience

Job Duties

Drive sales and guest delight
Champion and support team member development
Manage performance of team members including conducting performance evaluations training coaching and discipline
Perform effectively in both FOH and BOH rotation as scheduled
Make good decisions and exercise sound judgment
Anticipate and lead change
Develop self and others
Engage in community and market-related opportunities
Actively source talent to build a winning team
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings holidays and weekends