Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team, Elevate Dining

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Management Incentive Performance Plan

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹t

Generous paid time off

Training and leadership development

Dining discounts

Job summary

Ruth's Chris in Waltham, MA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, uphold Ruth's Chris standards, and ensure top-tier food quality and safety across outlets and events.

The role requires recruiting, training, scheduling, inventory control, and strong leadership to deliver guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment. Flexibility for evenings, holidays, and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Formal business education or restaurant management degree is a plus.
• Exceptional guest service mentality is required.
• Strong communication and mentorship for hourly team members.

Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit and train BOH personnel and provide ongoing training.
• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure safety, quality, and sanitation.
• Manage financial results, food cost control, inventory, and scheduling.
• Ensure staffing optimizes efficiency and profitability; maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food quality

Food safety

Guest service

Communication

Education

Restaurant management degree

Job description

Ruth's Chris in Waltham, MA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, uphold Ruth's Chris standards, and ensure top-tier food quality and safety across outlets and events.

The role requires recruiting, training, scheduling, inventory control, and strong leadership to deliver guest satisfaction in a high-volume environment. Flexibility for evenings, holidays, and weekends is expected.