Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Dining Excellence

Darden Restaurants Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Training and leadership development

Job summary

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in El Paso seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold Ruth’s Chris standards of excellence in food and service. You will oversee kitchen operations, event production, and safety while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, culinary proficiency, and the ability to manage schedules, food cost, and staffing for high-volume service and special events.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a culinary team across high-volume service.
• Experience maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.
• Strong talent recruitment and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire and train BOH staff.
• Supervise daily kitchen operations and event catering.
• Ensure food quality, portion control and cost targets.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing and PAR management.
• Schedule staff to maintain productivity and profitability.
• Drive profitability and guest satisfaction through leadership.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Line checks

Food quality control

Food cost control

Staffing and scheduling

Tools

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Job description

Ruth’s Chris Steak House in El Paso seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold Ruth’s Chris standards of excellence in food and service. You will oversee kitchen operations, event production, and safety while driving profitability and guest satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, culinary proficiency, and the ability to manage schedules, food cost, and staffing for high-volume service and special events.