Area Director

P.F. Chang's is a distinguished leader in the restaurant industry, renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture rooted in excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a full-service, polished casual dining establishment, P.F. Chang's has built a strong reputation for quality, flavor, and guest-centric service that resonates with customers across its locations. Dedicated to continuous growth and maintaining high standards, the company consistently strives to enhance its operational performance and market presence. Widely recognized for its authentic Asian cuisine and inviting atmosphere, P.F. Chang's not only emphasizes quality food but also the experience guests have from the moment they enter the door.

The opportunity at P.F. Chang's is for the position of Area Director, known internally as a Market Partner. This role is a dynamic, field-based leadership position primarily situated in the Miami-Dade or Broward County areas, supporting the greater Miami–Fort Lauderdale market. The Area Director oversees the operations of multiple restaurants within the designated market, ensuring that each location aligns with the company’s vision and business objectives. This position requires a hands-on leader who is adept at driving sales growth, achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), and maintaining operational excellence. With around 75 percent of the time spent in the field, this role demands active involvement in day-to-day restaurant functions, continuous team development, and regular compliance monitoring.

In this capacity, the Area Director leads teams to deliver personalized, guest-centric dining experiences tailored to the local market preferences. The role involves providing strategic oversight by setting market direction in alignment with corporate goals and identifying opportunities for improvement across restaurants. The director partners closely with operating partners to implement innovative sales strategies and marketing initiatives aimed at increasing revenue. Additionally, this position focuses heavily on team leadership and development, mentoring management teams, supporting employee recruitment and onboarding, and fostering a culture of excellence and integrity throughout the market. The role also entails handling physical tasks with flexibility and requires extensive travel within the coverage area to support multiple sites effectively.

P.F. Chang's offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from the first of the month following hire, paid vacation, holidays, professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement, and unique perks like a preloaded meal card for use at any corporate-owned location. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about upscale casual dining operations who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit management environment and is committed to elevating guest experiences and team performance at a market level.