Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,500.00 - $95,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Monthly bonus
Annual bonus
Professional Development
Referral program
exclusive discounts
Holidays
Supportive community
Job Description
P.F. Chang's is a renowned global leader in the casual dining scene, specializing in Asian-inspired cuisine that brings a contemporary twist to traditional dishes. Established as a restaurant chain known for its high-quality food, exceptional service, and vibrant atmosphere, P.F. Chang's has grown to become a favorite destination for guests seeking an exceptional dining experience that blends culture, flavor, and innovation. With a strong commitment to celebrating life, family, and food, P.F. Chang's fosters a workplace culture that values passion, creativity, and meaningful work opportunities. The company offers a full-time salaried position for an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) with a competitive pay range of $75,500 to $95,500 per year, based on experience. This salary reflects the importance P.F. Chang's places on recruiting and retaining top culinary professionals dedicated to operational excellence and leadership within their kitchen teams.
The role of the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager at P.F. Chang's is critical to the success of the restaurant's culinary operations. This leadership position involves managing the kitchen staff and culinary team, ensuring that all food preparation, production, and service meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The Executive Chef is responsible for hiring, training, and developing team members, as well as overseeing inventory management and cost control processes that maximize operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, the Executive Chef ensures that the kitchen operates smoothly and aligns with the brand's standards. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, supervising schedules, maintaining health and safety certifications, and upholding product quality standards. This position requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and a strong focus on leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
In addition to operational duties, the Executive Chef plays a vital role in fostering team development by mentoring Sous Chefs and kitchen staff, conducting ongoing performance appraisals, and holding the team accountable to dress code and professional standards. The position also involves managing food costs and inventory, completing prep lists and ordering guides, overseeing maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment, and ensuring compliance with health inspections. P.F. Chang's offers extensive benefits to support the well-being and growth of its employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities such as paid management training programs. Employees benefit from a supportive community atmosphere with financial assistance available through initiatives like the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships.
Working at P.F. Chang's means joining a passionate team that values career advancement and rewarding achievements. The company promotes from within and rewards performance with monthly and annual bonuses, employee referral bonuses, exclusive discounts, and recognition during holidays when most locations are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you are an experienced culinary manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to a brand that celebrates life through food, this role at P.F. Chang's provides an exciting and fulfilling career path.
The role of the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager at P.F. Chang's is critical to the success of the restaurant's culinary operations. This leadership position involves managing the kitchen staff and culinary team, ensuring that all food preparation, production, and service meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The Executive Chef is responsible for hiring, training, and developing team members, as well as overseeing inventory management and cost control processes that maximize operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, the Executive Chef ensures that the kitchen operates smoothly and aligns with the brand's standards. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, supervising schedules, maintaining health and safety certifications, and upholding product quality standards. This position requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and a strong focus on leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
In addition to operational duties, the Executive Chef plays a vital role in fostering team development by mentoring Sous Chefs and kitchen staff, conducting ongoing performance appraisals, and holding the team accountable to dress code and professional standards. The position also involves managing food costs and inventory, completing prep lists and ordering guides, overseeing maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment, and ensuring compliance with health inspections. P.F. Chang's offers extensive benefits to support the well-being and growth of its employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities such as paid management training programs. Employees benefit from a supportive community atmosphere with financial assistance available through initiatives like the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships.
Working at P.F. Chang's means joining a passionate team that values career advancement and rewarding achievements. The company promotes from within and rewards performance with monthly and annual bonuses, employee referral bonuses, exclusive discounts, and recognition during holidays when most locations are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you are an experienced culinary manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to a brand that celebrates life through food, this role at P.F. Chang's provides an exciting and fulfilling 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
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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