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Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $30.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
competitive pay
bonus eligibility
Paid management training program
uniform provided
Free meal per shift
Employee Referral Program
Exclusive employee discounts
closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Financial support from the Lucky Cat Fund

Job Description

P.F. Chang's is a renowned upscale casual dining restaurant chain that has been delighting guests with its unique scratch kitchen concept for over 30 years. Known for celebrating life, family, and food, P.F. Chang's has built a strong reputation for offering authentic Asian-inspired cuisine crafted with the highest standards of quality and care. The company prides itself on fostering a vibrant, positive work environment where passionate individuals come together to deliver memorable culinary experiences. With a commitment to growth and development, P.F. Chang's promotes from within, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional training for its employees. Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 mentoring and training hourly Team Members
  • Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper
  • Ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
  • Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
  • Preferred 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

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
  • Assist with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
  • Provide feedback to staff and recognition of staff
  • Maintain product quality standards by performing regular line checks
  • Engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
  • Follow and execute all state safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Contribute to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
  • Assist with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef

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