Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $23.08 - $30.07
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Performance incentives
Referral program
Job Description
P.F. Chang's is a renowned global Asian dining brand committed to providing guests with a unique blend of traditional and modern Asian cuisine in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established with the goal of celebrating life, family, and food, P.F. Chang's has cultivated a reputation for exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service across its many restaurant locations. As a leading restaurant chain, P.F. Chang's prides itself on fostering a supportive community for its employees, emphasizing professional development, career growth, and a workplace culture that values dedication and teamwork.
The role of Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager at P.F. Chang's is a crucial leadership position within the culinary team, focusing on managing restaurant kitchen operations and ensuring a high standard of food quality and safety. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive salary range based on experience, ranging from approximately $66,008.80 to $86,000.20 annually or $23.08 to $30.07 hourly, assuming a 50-hour workweek. The Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager reports directly to the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager and plays a vital role in overseeing daily kitchen activities, including staff management, training, inventory control, and operational excellence.
In this role, you will be responsible for directing kitchen staff by delegating tasks, conducting interviews, selecting and continually developing Sous Chefs and kitchen personnel, and ensuring adherence to safety certifications. The position requires maintaining high product quality standards while controlling food costs and inventory. You will ensure timely food production, evaluate staff performance through regular appraisals, uphold dress code standards, and oversee ordering and prep lists. Additionally, the role involves tasks related to equipment maintenance and ensuring a clean and safe environment for both team members and guests.
Ideal candidates will bring at least two years of culinary management experience, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced setting. Experience in team leadership, employee development, effective training facilitation, and inventory management is essential. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license for occasional duties such as shift coverage, supply runs, or catering deliveries. Physical demands of the job include extended periods of standing and walking, as well as lifting and transporting objects up to 50 pounds in a temperature-varied kitchen environment.
P.F. Chang's offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, paid time off, competitive pay with performance-based bonuses, professional development and management training programs, a referral bonus program, employee discounts, holiday closures on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations, and financial support through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships.
Joining P.F. Chang's means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to meaningful work and vibrant hospitality, with opportunities for career advancement and growth within a company that values its employees and their contributions.
The role of Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager at P.F. Chang's is a crucial leadership position within the culinary team, focusing on managing restaurant kitchen operations and ensuring a high standard of food quality and safety. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive salary range based on experience, ranging from approximately $66,008.80 to $86,000.20 annually or $23.08 to $30.07 hourly, assuming a 50-hour workweek. The Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager reports directly to the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager and plays a vital role in overseeing daily kitchen activities, including staff management, training, inventory control, and operational excellence.
In this role, you will be responsible for directing kitchen staff by delegating tasks, conducting interviews, selecting and continually developing Sous Chefs and kitchen personnel, and ensuring adherence to safety certifications. The position requires maintaining high product quality standards while controlling food costs and inventory. You will ensure timely food production, evaluate staff performance through regular appraisals, uphold dress code standards, and oversee ordering and prep lists. Additionally, the role involves tasks related to equipment maintenance and ensuring a clean and safe environment for both team members and guests.
Ideal candidates will bring at least two years of culinary management experience, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced setting. Experience in team leadership, employee development, effective training facilitation, and inventory management is essential. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license for occasional duties such as shift coverage, supply runs, or catering deliveries. Physical demands of the job include extended periods of standing and walking, as well as lifting and transporting objects up to 50 pounds in a temperature-varied kitchen environment.
P.F. Chang's offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, paid time off, competitive pay with performance-based bonuses, professional development and management training programs, a referral bonus program, employee discounts, holiday closures on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations, and financial support through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships.
Joining P.F. Chang's means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to meaningful work and vibrant hospitality, with opportunities for career advancement and growth within a company that values its employees and their contributions.
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of culinary management experience with prep list management
- Must possess a valid driver's license for duties such as shift coverage, catering deliveries, and local travel
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
- Skills in team management and employee development
- Experience in training facilitation
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of inventory and cost control
- Physical ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift
- Ability to reach, bend, balance, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working in warm to very warm kitchen environments
Job Qualifications
- 2+ years of culinary management experience
- Experience managing and writing prep lists
- Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, high volume environment
- Experience managing a team and developing employees for future leadership
- Experience facilitating and executing training programs
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Understanding of inventory management, cost control, and financial oversight
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures
Job Duties
- Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen
- Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff
- Conducts initial interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates
- Selects, orients, and continually develops all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
- Prepares work schedules for Sous Chef and kitchen staff
- Maintains safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff
- Supervises and facilitates training for all food preparation and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes
- Maintains all product quality standards
- Maintains expected food costs and inventory
- Ensures proper timing and production for food orders
- Conducts ongoing performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
- Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards
- Oversees or completes all prep lists and ordering guides
- Completes opening and closing checklists
- Responsible for maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment and facility
- Proficiently works all kitchen stations
- Provides a clean and safe environment for team members and guests
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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