Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Louisville, KY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,007.80 - $84,999.20

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Performance incentives

Employee Discounts

Job Description

P.F. Chang's is a renowned restaurant chain that specializes in Asian cuisine, offering a vibrant dining experience characterized by high-quality ingredients and innovative recipes. Known for blending traditional flavors with a modern twist, P.F. Chang's has established itself as a leader in the casual upscale dining segment. The company values culinary creativity, excellent customer service, and a supportive work environment where team members can grow professionally. With locations throughout the United States and internationally, P.F. Chang's continues to expand its reach while maintaining high standards of culinary excellence and hospitality.

The role of Senior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine at P.F. Chang's is a vital leadership position responsible for managing the daily culinary and food service operations in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. This full-time, non-exempt role offers an annual salary range of $65,007.80 to $84,999.20 based on experience, equating to an hourly wage of $22.73 to $29.72 assuming a 50-hour workweek. The position reports directly to the Executive Chef and plays a key part in ensuring the kitchen functions smoothly while delivering a memorable dining experience to guests.

In this role, you will lead a culinary team through all aspects of food preparation and menu execution, ensuring adherence to recipes, procedures, and food quality standards. You will also be responsible for fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere that promotes professional development and team cohesion. Your leadership will include mentoring team members, assisting with scheduling and staff recruitment, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. The Senior Sous Chef must be capable of engaging hands-on in kitchen activities to keep the workflow efficient and support the team during peak service times.

This position requires a strong focus on both operational excellence and guest satisfaction, supporting the restaurant's financial success through cost control and inventory management. P.F. Chang's offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and competitive pay with performance incentives. Additional perks include a paid management training program, employee referral bonuses, exclusive employee discounts, holidays off on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations, and financial aid during hardships through the Lucky Cat Fund.

Joining P.F. Chang's means becoming part of a passionate team committed to celebrating life, family, and food. This career opportunity provides a platform for culinary professionals eager to advance within a supportive, growth-oriented company that values hard work and dedication. If you are ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team and contribute to an outstanding dining experience, P.F. Chang's invites you to apply for the Senior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine position today.

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, delivering large catering orders, making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations
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
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at times
Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper
Must 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
Must possess a valid driver’s license
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
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