Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,500.00 - $95,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
performance bonuses
Employee Discounts
Job Description
P.F. Chang's is a renowned upscale casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Asian-themed cuisine. Known for its signature dishes and vibrant dining atmosphere, P.F. Chang's has built a reputation for delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service across its locations. The company emphasizes a culture of growth, passion, and culinary excellence, creating a supportive environment for its team members to thrive and advance their careers. With a strong commitment to promoting from within, P.F. Chang's invests in the professional development of its staff, ensuring continuous training and skill enhancement. Its core values center around celebrating life, family, and food, making it more than just a workplace but a community dedicated to meaningful work and shared success.
The role of Executive Chef or Head Chef, also known as the Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM), at P.F. Chang's is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive pay range between $75,500.00 and $95,500.00 annually, based on experience. This leadership role is critical in managing the restaurant's culinary operations, ensuring high operating standards in both food quality and kitchen efficiency. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager oversees the entire culinary team, including hiring, training, and developing kitchen staff to maintain optimal performance. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing inventory, controlling costs, and aligning all kitchen activities with the restaurant's strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Operating Partner or General Manager, the Executive Chef plays a vital part in maintaining the restaurant's reputation through operational excellence and adherence to quality standards.
This position demands a strong focus on leadership, accountability, and operational management. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for operational excellence within the kitchen, from supervising food preparation and production to ensuring safety certification and compliance with health regulations. Delegating tasks efficiently and fostering a collaborative team environment is essential, alongside conducting interviews and ongoing performance evaluations. The role also includes direct involvement in scheduling, inventory management, financial oversight, and maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment.
Candidates for this position must demonstrate culinary management expertise, with over three years of experience managing kitchen operations, including writing prep lists and cost control. Physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen are essential, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The role occasionally requires physical activities such as lifting heavy objects and working in varying temperature conditions. Preference is given to bilingual candidates and those with experience in upscale scratch kitchen concepts or culinary degrees.
Working at P.F. Chang's provides extensive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and holiday closures on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The company supports its employees with financial assistance programs, exclusive discounts, and a referral bonus program to incentivize team growth. P.F. Chang's professional development programs offer paid management training to help employees enhance their skills and progress within the company. Overall, this role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional eager to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a supportive and performance-driven environment, contributing to P.F. Chang's mission to celebrate life, family, and food.
The role of Executive Chef or Head Chef, also known as the Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM), at P.F. Chang's is a full-time, salaried position offering a competitive pay range between $75,500.00 and $95,500.00 annually, based on experience. This leadership role is critical in managing the restaurant's culinary operations, ensuring high operating standards in both food quality and kitchen efficiency. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager oversees the entire culinary team, including hiring, training, and developing kitchen staff to maintain optimal performance. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing inventory, controlling costs, and aligning all kitchen activities with the restaurant's strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Operating Partner or General Manager, the Executive Chef plays a vital part in maintaining the restaurant's reputation through operational excellence and adherence to quality standards.
This position demands a strong focus on leadership, accountability, and operational management. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for operational excellence within the kitchen, from supervising food preparation and production to ensuring safety certification and compliance with health regulations. Delegating tasks efficiently and fostering a collaborative team environment is essential, alongside conducting interviews and ongoing performance evaluations. The role also includes direct involvement in scheduling, inventory management, financial oversight, and maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment.
Candidates for this position must demonstrate culinary management expertise, with over three years of experience managing kitchen operations, including writing prep lists and cost control. Physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen are essential, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The role occasionally requires physical activities such as lifting heavy objects and working in varying temperature conditions. Preference is given to bilingual candidates and those with experience in upscale scratch kitchen concepts or culinary degrees.
Working at P.F. Chang's provides extensive benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and holiday closures on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The company supports its employees with financial assistance programs, exclusive discounts, and a referral bonus program to incentivize team growth. P.F. Chang's professional development programs offer paid management training to help employees enhance their skills and progress within the company. Overall, this role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional eager to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a supportive and performance-driven environment, contributing to P.F. Chang's mission to celebrate life, family, and food.
Job Requirements
- 3 plus years of culinary management experience
- must possess a valid driver’s license
- experience in managing inventory and cost of goods
- experience working in a fast paced, high volume environment
- ability to stand and walk for eight to ten hours per shift
- ability to reach, bend, balance and transport objects up to 30 lbs repeatedly and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- ability to work in varying temperature levels including warm to very warm kitchen environments
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
- 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
- ongoing 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
- ongoing 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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