Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Growth

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Management Incentive Plan

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Training and leadership development

Dining discounts

State Benefits Overview

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Somerville, MA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety. Responsible for directing daily kitchen activities, ensuring guest satisfaction, profitability, and a compliant work environment.

The Executive Chef also oversees event support, scheduling, costing, and staff training. You will recruit and train BOH staff, manage line checks, inspect orders, control food costs, and ensure sanitation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate exceptional guest service mentality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve conflict and provide mentorship to hourly team members.
• Illustrate effective organization and time management skills.
• Successful completion of corporate training program required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively recruit, hire and provide initial training, as well as on-going training, for all BOH personnel.
• Perform line checks to ensure proper quality and quantity of food.
• Inspect orders as they arrive to ensure completeness and quality.
• Inspect all aspects of the kitchen operation and storage to ensure they meet Ruth's Chris high standards, safety, and sanitation.
• Manage the financial results of the kitchen in order to drive profitability of the restaurant.
• Purchase inventory according to sales volumes, forecasted sales, shelf life and PARs.
• Proficient in all cooking positions and cooking skills.
• Ensure proper scheduling and staffing of team to maintain the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the operation.
• Actively source talent to build a winning team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Mentorship

Organization & time management

Corporate training

Education

Formal business education or restaurant management degree

Job description

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Somerville, MA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety. Responsible for directing daily kitchen activities, ensuring guest satisfaction, profitability, and a compliant work environment.

The Executive Chef also oversees event support, scheduling, costing, and staff training. You will recruit and train BOH staff, manage line checks, inspect orders, control food costs, and ensure sanitation.