Fine Dining General Manager

Workstream; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Hospitality Group is seeking a General Manager for a Ruth’s Chris Steak House in St. Louis. You will oversee total operations, drive profitability, ensure food quality, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining safety standards.

Under the Director of Operations, you will manage front and back of house, lead a team of managers and staff, conduct performance reviews, and build community relationships to grow guest visits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant operations and teams.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret budgets and P&L statements.
• Proven ability to drive guest satisfaction and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.
• Conduct daily facility walk-throughs to maintain cleanliness, safety, and guest-friendly ambiance.
• Perform kitchen and bar line checks to ensure food quality and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes related to restaurant operations.
• Write and conduct performance reviews for the management team, establish developmental goals, and provide training.
• Delegate tasks to the management team, provide feedback, and ensure compliance with operating guidelines.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including financial reporting and ensuring proper closing procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant operations

Budget management

Financial analysis

Team development

Customer service

Job description

Established in 2017, Prime Hospitality Group started with five Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants and swiftly grew to become the largest franchise group of the global brand with twelve current locations. In recent years, we have expanded to additional food and beverage concepts as well as into hotel hospitality space, creating a thriving collection of exciting service-oriented brands.

As a committed employer, we seek dedicated Team Members and empower them to achieve their goals. With passion and values to guide our Team, we work tirelessly to provide unparalleled hospitality and outstanding experiences.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the General Manager is responsible for total operations of one Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurant, including profitability, achieving financial objectives, and all other aspects of front of house and back of house operations, including management of all Team Members, daily execution, and consistent delivery of the highest quality of food, superior service to our guests, and compliance with sanitary and safety guidelines and requirements. Accountable for ensuring that day-to-day restaurant operations are in accordance with all Company and Ruth’s Chris Steak House operating guidelines and standards, specifications, recipes, and procedures.

Your Responsibilities

• Effectively manage restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to company standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Conduct daily facility walk-throughs to maintain cleanliness, safety, and guest-friendly ambiance.
• Perform kitchen and bar line checks to ensure food quality and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes related to restaurant operations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, meeting RCSH standards and passing sanitation audits.
• Review reservations and events, interact with guests, and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Write and conduct performance reviews for the management team, establish developmental goals, and provide training.
• Build relationships within the community to promote brand awareness and bring in new guests.
• Facilitate weekly manager’s meetings to review staffing, development, and operating plans.
• Delegate tasks to the management team, provide feedback, and ensure compliance with operating guidelines.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including financial reporting and ensuring proper closing procedures.

Your Skills/Experience

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, including food and beverage management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze metrics and financial reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience in budget management and achieving sales and profit goals.
• Capacity to optimize restaurant profitability by controlling costs and scheduling efficiently.
• Proactive in local store marketing and public relations activities to drive sales and create new guests.

Our Perks and Benefits

PHG is committed to continually enhancing the employee experience by actively seeking new perks and benefits. For the most up-to-date offerings visit primehg.com.

Work Authorization Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States of America.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above requirements outline management’s assignment

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

PHG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PHG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Beloved for over 50 years and acclaimed for the Sizzle, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is an institution, and the brand that started it all for Prime Hospitality Group. Our mission is to deliver the best steak house experience – period. Whether guests join us for a romantic dinner for two or a business dinner for 12, we do it the best that it can be done.
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