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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Monthly bonus
Annual bonus
Paid management training
Referral Bonus Program
Employee Discounts
holidays off
Job Description
P.F. Chang's is a renowned restaurant brand known for its innovative approach to Asian cuisine and its commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences. Established with a vision to celebrate life, family, and food, P.F. Chang's has grown to become a leader in the casual dining sector, offering a vibrant atmosphere and consistently excellent food. The company values its employees as a vital part of its success and fosters a supportive community where team members can thrive both personally and professionally.
This opportunity is for a full-time salaried Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) at P.F. Chang's. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining high operational standards in the kitchen, overseeing the culinary team and the overall food service operations. Reporting directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, this leadership position is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing team development, controlling costs, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager leads a dynamic culinary team by recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff to deliver exceptional food quality and service. This role requires strong management skills to delegate tasks effectively, prepare schedules, oversee kitchen health inspections, and maintain compliance with safety certifications. An essential part of the role includes managing inventory, food costs, and the overall financial health of the kitchen. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager also ensures proper execution of menu items and recipes, supervises performance appraisals, and enforces dress code standards among kitchen staff.
Candidates must be adept at working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and demonstrate hands-on leadership that fosters continuous growth and professional development of culinary team members. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and work comfortably in varying kitchen temperatures.
This position offers a competitive pay range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits. P.F. Chang's provides medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off to support employee well-being. Additional incentives include monthly and annual performance bonuses, a paid management training program to promote career advancement, an employee referral bonus program, and exclusive employee discounts. The restaurant is also closed on major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, emphasizing work-life balance. Moreover, P.F. Chang's fosters a supportive community through financial assistance initiatives like the Lucky Cat Fund for qualifying team members facing hardships.
Joining P.F. Chang's means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to meaningful work that celebrates life and culinary excellence. The company prioritizes promoting from within, ensuring professional growth opportunities for those committed to their career in the culinary industry. If you have culinary management experience, a commitment to quality, and a passion for leading a kitchen team in an innovative and dynamic environment, this Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager role at P.F. Chang's offers an exciting and rewarding career path.
This opportunity is for a full-time salaried Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) at P.F. Chang's. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining high operational standards in the kitchen, overseeing the culinary team and the overall food service operations. Reporting directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, this leadership position is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing team development, controlling costs, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager leads a dynamic culinary team by recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff to deliver exceptional food quality and service. This role requires strong management skills to delegate tasks effectively, prepare schedules, oversee kitchen health inspections, and maintain compliance with safety certifications. An essential part of the role includes managing inventory, food costs, and the overall financial health of the kitchen. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager also ensures proper execution of menu items and recipes, supervises performance appraisals, and enforces dress code standards among kitchen staff.
Candidates must be adept at working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and demonstrate hands-on leadership that fosters continuous growth and professional development of culinary team members. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and work comfortably in varying kitchen temperatures.
This position offers a competitive pay range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience, alongside comprehensive benefits. P.F. Chang's provides medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off to support employee well-being. Additional incentives include monthly and annual performance bonuses, a paid management training program to promote career advancement, an employee referral bonus program, and exclusive employee discounts. The restaurant is also closed on major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, emphasizing work-life balance. Moreover, P.F. Chang's fosters a supportive community through financial assistance initiatives like the Lucky Cat Fund for qualifying team members facing hardships.
Joining P.F. Chang's means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to meaningful work that celebrates life and culinary excellence. The company prioritizes promoting from within, ensuring professional growth opportunities for those committed to their career in the culinary industry. If you have culinary management experience, a commitment to quality, and a passion for leading a kitchen team in an innovative and dynamic environment, this Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager role at P.F. Chang's offers an exciting and rewarding career path.
Job Requirements
- 3+ 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+ 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
- Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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