Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's is a leading restaurant chain known for its innovative approach to Asian cuisine and dedication to delivering an exceptional dining experience. As a well-established company in the casual dining sector, P.F. Chang's emphasizes quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, creating a welcoming environment for guests and employees alike. With locations across the country, the brand prides itself on a scratch kitchen philosophy that highlights fresh ingredients and expertly prepared dishes, making it a favorite destination for food lovers seeking both traditional and contemporary flavors. The company fosters a positive workplace culture that encourages growth, learning, and teamwork, aiming to nurture talent and elevate careers within the hospitality industry.

This job opening is for a full-time Senior Sous Chef, Senior Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine at P.F. Chang's, a key leadership role vital to kitchen operations and culinary excellence. This position is non-exempt and offers a pay range based on experience, from $61,261.20 to $81,252.60 annually, which assumes 50 hours of work per week, or an hourly wage ranging from $21.42 to $28.41. The role reports directly to the Executive Chef and involves managing the daily culinary and food service operations at a high volume restaurant setting.

The Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading a dynamic culinary team in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen environment. This role requires someone with strong leadership skills who can inspire and mentor team members to maintain and exceed the company’s exacting standards for food quality, guest satisfaction, and kitchen safety. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, ensuring recipes and procedures are followed precisely, and managing product quality through regular line checks. The leader in this role plays a crucial part in fostering a positive and family-like work atmosphere that supports professional growth and team collaboration.

In addition to managing kitchen operations, the Senior Sous Chef contributes to the restaurant's financial performance by assisting with cost control measures, inventory management, and promoting sales. They are also expected to engage hands-on in prep and line cooking during shifts to ensure smooth and timely kitchen execution. P.F. Chang's provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plans, paid time off, performance incentives such as monthly and annual bonuses, a paid management training program, referral bonuses, exclusive employee discounts, holiday closures on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and financial support for employees in need through the Lucky Cat Fund.

This position requires a candidate with at least three years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience, with a particular focus on hands-on, fast-paced, and high-volume environments. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license to fulfill certain job duties, such as shift coverage, catering order deliveries, supply runs, and attending offsite training or meetings. Physical requirements include the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and transport objects up to 50 pounds, and operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Preferred candidates will have restaurant leadership experience in casual or upscale dining settings, as well as familiarity with working in chain or franchise restaurant environments that follow established protocols.