Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team to Profit & Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Dining discounts

Training & leadership development

Job summary

Ruth's Chris is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, uphold top-tier food quality and safety standards, and drive profitability across all outlets and events. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, scheduling, training, and supplier relationships to ensure exceptional guest experiences and consistency with Ruth’s Chris standards.

The role requires strong leadership, guest service orientation, and excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor hourly staff

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment.
• Formal business education or a restaurant management degree a plus.
• 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

• Oversee the kitchen's daily activities to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.
• Manage food preparation, production, and presentation to Ruth’s Chris standards.
• Control food costs and inventory; ensure safety and sanitation policies are followed.
• Schedule staff and provide training and supervision for BOH personnel.
• Recruit and develop talent; support events and kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Staff training

Kitchen operations

Safety & sanitation

Event planning

Talent recruitment

Education

Restaurant management degree

Job description

Ruth's Chris is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, uphold top-tier food quality and safety standards, and drive profitability across all outlets and events. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, scheduling, training, and supplier relationships to ensure exceptional guest experiences and consistency with Ruth’s Chris standards.

The role requires strong leadership, guest service orientation, and excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor hourly staff