Upscale Kitchen Manager: Quality, Profit & Growth Leader

Ruth's Chris Steak House; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced head chef to lead a high-volume, upscale kitchen. You will be responsible for all aspects of a high-quality, profitable operation, ensuring food safety and consistency across menu items.

This role requires leadership, a strong image and service orientation, and the ability to drive sales and growth while maintaining the brand's standards. Early shifts, weekends, and holidays are required in a franchise environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of management experience in a full-service restaurant, fine dining preferred.
• Minimum 4-year college degree preferred.
• Extensive experience cooking in and leading a high-volume, upscale concept restaurant.
• Formal culinary training or education is a plus.
• Servsafe or Food Handler certification preferred.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long hours.
• Early mornings, lunches, nights, weekends and holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure quality and profitability.
• Lead and manage a high-volume, upscale kitchen team.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Maintain consistency in menu preparation and plating.

Skills

Ownership mentality

Professional image

Food safety commitment

Customer service orientation

Education

4-year college degree

Formal culinary training

Formal business education

Servsafe certification

Job description

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced head chef to lead a high-volume, upscale kitchen. You will be responsible for all aspects of a high-quality, profitable operation, ensuring food safety and consistency across menu items.

This role requires leadership, a strong image and service orientation, and the ability to drive sales and growth while maintaining the brand's standards. Early shifts, weekends, and holidays are required in a franchise environment.