Restaurant Manager - Walnut Creek, CA

Ruth's Chris Steak House is an iconic American steakhouse brand, founded in 1965 and renowned for its premium dining experience and commitment to exemplary hospitality and service. As a front-runner in the fine dining industry, Ruth's Chris focuses not only on exceptional food quality and a sophisticated atmosphere but also on fostering an empowering workplace culture that encourages growth, learning, and career advancement. The company takes pride in being a leader in the hospitality field, consistently setting standards that other steakhouses aspire to achieve. With locations nationwide, Ruth's Chris Steak House has developed a loyal customer base and maintains its reputation by delivering top-tier service, ambiance, and culinary excellence. Joining Ruth's Chris means becoming part of a team that values its employees and invests in their professional development through comprehensive training and leadership programs. The company offers competitive compensation with salaries ranging from $58,000 to $75,000 per year, reflecting its commitment to rewarding dedicated professionals. Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a management incentive performance plan, generous paid time off, and dining discounts. This combination of excellent pay and extensive benefits makes Ruth's Chris a desirable employer in the hospitality sector. The role of Restaurant Manager at Ruth's Chris is a vital leadership position responsible for driving the day-to-day operations of the restaurant while supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house teams. This role requires an individual dedicated to providing outstanding food, beverage, and service quality that aligns with the brand's renowned hospitality standards. The Restaurant Manager assists the General Manager and Chef in organizing and supervising the team's activities to ensure guests experience exceptional dining encounters from start to finish. Key responsibilities include driving sales and guest satisfaction by maintaining high service standards and fostering a positive dining atmosphere. The Restaurant Manager plays a crucial role in championing the development of team members, encouraging growth through mentoring, training, coaching, and performance management, which supports internal promotion pathways. This role also requires flexibility, working across both front and back of house operations and adapting to a flexible schedule that includes evenings, holidays, and weekends. In addition, the Restaurant Manager must display strong decision-making abilities, sound judgment, and be proactive in leading change and community engagement opportunities that enhance the restaurant's standing in the market. Actively sourcing talent and building a winning team culture are essential elements of this role, alongside ensuring that every guest feels valued and well cared for. The ideal candidate is someone passionate about hospitality, dedicated to team and personal development, and motivated by delivering exceptional guest experiences while achieving the restaurant's sales and operational goals.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Minimum of one year of restaurant or hospitality experience required
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflict and mentor team members
• Successful completion of corporate training program required
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Commitment to guest service excellence