General Manager

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House is seeking a General Manager to oversee a full-service location, drive operational excellence, and uphold Ruth’s Chris standards. You will lead the management team, ensure top-tier service and food quality, and deliver strong financial results in a franchise environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in fine dining or equivalent high-volume settings, wine knowledge, and relevant certifications. Willingness to relocate is preferred for franchise placements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years leadership in fine dining or similar volume, full-service chain or corporate environment
• Wine knowledge required
• ServSafe certified or Food Handler certification preferred
• Proven developer of people
• Proven delivery of successful financial results
• Holds team accountable to expected results
• Established longevity and career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and coordinate all activities of one Ruth’s Chris Steak House location
• Lead restaurant management team and restaurant personnel
• Ensure day-to-day operations align with Ruth’s Chris standards and guidelines
• Achieve financial objectives by growing sales and profitability

Skills

Leadership

Wine knowledge

ServSafe / Food Handler

People development

Financial results

Relocation willingness

Job description

Job Description:

Manage, supervise and coordinate all activities of one location of a Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurant, the restaurant management team and restaurant personnel. Accountable for ensuring that day-to-day restaurant operations are aligned with Ruth’s Chris Steak House operating guidelines and standards. Maintain consistency in preparing the highest quality of food and providing superior levels of service. Achieve financial objectives and success by continually building sales and growing a highly profitable restaurant. Success is real growth in sales, profit and market share.

The general manager should possess these qualities:

• Ownership mentality resulting in operational excellence
• Models hospitality and delivers service excellence
• Identifies talent and develops potential
• Demonstrates genuine hospitality at every opportunity

REQUIREMENTS:

• A cultural match (passionate, caring, people-focused, top-line driven while balancing operational initiatives and experience delivery)
• 3-5 years leadership in fine dining or similar volume, full-service chain or corporate environment (for GM or Chef 4-5 years ideally)
• Wine knowledge required
• Servsafe certified or Food Handler certification preferred
• Proven developer of people
• Proven delivery of successful financial results
• Holds team accountable to expected results
• Established longevity and career progression
• Flexibility to relocate preferred

Job Type: Full-time

We are a franchise group of nine Ruth's Chris Steak Houses. We have locations in North Carolina, Maryland and New Jersey. We are looking for team members that will deliver plus one service to our guests!