Kitchen Manager

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Pikesville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to oversee a high-quality, profitable kitchen operation at our Maryland locations. The role emphasizes maintaining top food quality, safety standards, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, upscale setting.

The ideal candidate brings 4–5 years of management experience in full-service or fine dining, plus culinary credentials; Servsafe or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred.
• 4–5 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant, fine dining preferred.
• Extensive experience cooking in and leading a high-volume upscale concept restaurant.
• Formal culinary training is a plus.
• Formal business education is a plus.
• Servsafe or Food Handler certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a high-quality, profitable kitchen operation.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Achieve financial objectives by growing sales and market share.
• Lead a team in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant setting.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for all aspects of an efficient, high-quality and profitable kitchen operation. Must have a high degree of commitment to food quality and safety standards. Maintain consistency in preparing the highest quality food. 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 head chef should possess the following qualities:

• Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage
• Professional image and demeanor
• Committed to delivering the highest quality of food, product standards, sanitation and safety
• Exceptionally service-oriented

REQUIREMENTS

• 4-year college degree preferred
• Minimum of 4-5 years management experience working in a full service restaurant, fine dining preferred
• Extensive experience cooking in and ideally leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant
• Formal culinary training and education is a plus
• Formal business education is a plus
• Servsafe certified or Food Handler certification preferred
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on feet for at least 8 hours

Early mornings, lunches, nights, weekends, and holidays required.

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!