Executive Chef

Tigard, OR, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $89,000.00 - $109,000.00

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonus

Annual bonus

Paid management training

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

holidays off

financial assistance

Job Description

P.F. Chang's is a renowned upscale casual dining restaurant brand known for its innovative Asian cuisine and exceptional culinary experience. With a commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, P.F. Chang's has established itself as a leader in the restaurant industry across multiple locations. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace environment, offering opportunities for growth and professional development among its team members. The employment opportunity at P.F. Chang's is for a full-time salaried Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) position, with an annual pay range of $89,000 to $109,000 depending on experience. This comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, performance bonuses, and various employee programs designed to enhance work-life balance and professional growth.

The role of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager at P.F. Chang's involves leading the culinary team and overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency. This leadership position requires managing the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation of culinary staff, including Sous Chefs and kitchen personnel. The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining inventory controls, managing food costs, complying with health inspection regulations, and ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, hands-on involvement in kitchen activities, and a commitment to fostering a clean and safe environment for both team members and guests.

This position reports directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, emphasizing collaboration and alignment with overall restaurant goals. The Executive Chef is accountable for the delivery of quality menu items on schedule, supervising the preparation and execution of recipes, and ensuring adherence to dress code and safety certifications. Additionally, the role involves scheduling, overseeing maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities, and occasionally supporting external business activities such as catering deliveries and local marketing initiatives. P.F. Chang's values leadership that promotes growth from within, offering paid management training programs and a referral incentive to encourage a thriving team culture. Working at P.F. Chang's is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a passionate community dedicated to celebrating life, family, and food through meaningful work.

Job Requirements

3 plus years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists
Must possess a valid driver’s license to perform occasional duties such as providing shift coverage, meeting liquor license requirements depending on the state, delivering large catering orders which may include operating a rental truck, making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations
Experience in managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
Experience in managing a team, while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles
Experience in facilitating and effectively executing training
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly during a shift
At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen

Job Qualifications

3 plus years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists
Experience in managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
Experience in managing a team, while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles
Experience in facilitating and effectively executing training
Strong communication and organizational skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Experience working in an upscale scratch kitchen concept preferred
Previous front of house restaurant management experience preferred
Culinary degree or culinary certificate preferred

Job Duties

Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen
Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff
Conducts interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates
Selection, orientation and continual development of all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
Prepares work schedule for Sous Chef and kitchen staff
On-going preservation of safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff
Responsible for managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
Responsible for health inspections
Supervises and facilitates all training for all food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes to all kitchen staff
Ensures proper timing and production for food orders
On-going performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards
Responsible for maintaining all product quality standards
Responsible for maintaining expected food costs and inventory
Oversees or completes all prep lists and ordering guides
Completes opening and closing checklists
Responsible for maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment and facility
Responsible for knowing how to work all kitchen stations proficiently
Accountable for providing a clean and safe environment for both team members and guests