Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

Tulsa, OK, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $61,261.20 - $81,252.60

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonus

Annual bonus

Paid management training

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

holiday closures

Financial assistance through Lucky Cat Fund

Job Description

P.F. Chang's is a well-established restaurant chain renowned for delivering an exceptional dining experience with a unique fusion of Asian and American flavors. With a strong reputation in the culinary industry, P.F. Chang's operates numerous locations across the United States and worldwide, offering guests a high-quality menu crafted with fresh ingredients and attention to detail. The company emphasizes a collaborative, dynamic work environment focused on respect, innovation, and professional growth. Known for its creative cuisine and inviting atmosphere, P.F. Chang's continues to expand while maintaining its commitment to excellence in food quality and service.

This job opening is for a full-time Senior Sous Chef, Senior Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine position at P.F. Chang's. The role is essential for leading and managing a culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume scratch kitchen setting. The Senior Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef and plays a key role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. The salary range for this non-exempt position is $61,261.20 to $81,252.60 annually, based on experience, assuming a 50-hour work week, or $21.42 to $28.41 per hour.

In this leadership capacity, the Senior Sous Chef will be responsible for guiding the culinary team in preparing menu items that meet P.F. Chang's high standards. This includes mentoring and inspiring team members, fostering a positive and fun work culture, and maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation protocols. The role also involves administrative duties such as scheduling, hiring support, and managing food inventory and cost controls under the direction of the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate has at least three years of culinary or restaurant leadership experience along with hands-on expertise in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong management, training, and quality control skills.

P.F. Chang's offers a comprehensive benefits package to support team members' well-being and career advancement. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off, complemented by competitive pay and performance-based bonuses. The company supports professional growth with paid management training programs and promotes from within. Additional benefits include an employee referral program, exclusive discounts, holiday closures on major holidays, and financial assistance during hardships through the Lucky Cat Fund. The company culture is centered on community, celebration, and passion for food, providing a rewarding work environment where employees are encouraged to thrive and succeed.

Job Requirements

3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
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 mentoring and training hourly Team Members
Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
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 operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen

Job Qualifications

3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
Experience mentoring and training hourly Team Members
Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining preferred
Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols preferred

Job Duties

Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experience
Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
Promote a fun and positive family work environment
Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks
Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef