Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's is a renowned restaurant brand recognized for its distinct scratch kitchen concept, offering a unique dining experience that celebrates life, family, and food. With over 30 years in the industry, P.F. Chang's has established a solid reputation for its commitment to quality, innovation, and a passion for creating memorable culinary experiences. As an expanding brand, the company prides itself on promoting from within and providing ongoing development opportunities to its team members. Employees at P.F. Chang's enjoy a supportive work culture that values growth, leadership, and meaningful work driven by a shared sense of purpose. The Executive Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) at P.F. Chang's plays a critical leadership role in managing the restaurant's culinary operations to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency in the kitchen. This full-time salaried position, with a competitive pay range of $75,000 to $95,000 annually depending on experience, is responsible for leading the culinary team, overseeing food preparation, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires extensive hands-on involvement, including training and development of kitchen staff, managing costs, and maintaining operational excellence. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager works directly with the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager. Key responsibilities include hiring, orienting, and developing sous chefs and kitchen staff, creating work schedules, preserving safety certification standards, supervising food preparation, and upholding food quality. This position demands strong leadership skills to delegate tasks efficiently, conduct performance appraisals, manage inventory and financial controls, and maintain kitchen equipment and facilities. P.F. Chang's fosters a workplace environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and employee well-being. The team members receive comprehensive benefits including eligibility for medical, dental, and 401(k) plans, paid time off, competitive bonuses, paid management training, free meals during shifts, uniforms provided, and a referral bonus program. Most locations are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas to allow employees to spend time with their families. Moreover, the company supports its employees with a unique Lucky Cat Fund for financial assistance during hardships. Working at P.F. Chang's offers the opportunity to be part of a flourishing restaurant brand known for quality and innovation in the culinary arts. It is more than just a job; it is a place where culinary professionals can thrive, contribute to a meaningful mission, and advance their careers within a respected and growing organization.