Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's is a renowned restaurant chain that specializes in offering an elevated Asian dining experience, combining authentic flavors with contemporary culinary techniques. Established as a leader in the casual dining sector, the company is committed to delivering exceptional food and a welcoming atmosphere to its customers. Known for its vibrant ambiance and carefully crafted menu, P.F. Chang's has grown into a favored destination for guests seeking quality dishes prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients. This dedication to excellence extends to the company culture, where teamwork, professional growth, and a supportive environment are highly valued. P.F. Chang's invests in its team members by offering comprehensive benefits and development opportunities, fostering a community that takes pride in its culinary heritage and operational standards.

The Senior Sous Chef, also known as the Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine, plays a vital leadership role within P.F. Chang's culinary team. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this full-time position is key to managing the daily kitchen operations and ensuring that food quality meets the highest standards. The role requires overseeing a high-volume kitchen that works from scratch to prepare menu items, enforcing recipes, procedures, and safety guidelines, and guiding the culinary team with clear direction throughout each shift. The Senior Sous Chef is responsible not only for food preparation but also for fostering a fun, positive, and family-like work environment that encourages learning and mentorship among team members. Key duties include scheduling, hiring, feedback, maintaining product quality via line checks, and occasionally engaging in hands-on cooking to support timely execution.

This position emphasizes operational efficiency as well as creative and organizational talent. The Senior Sous Chef must be adept in cost control and inventory management to support the restaurant's financial goals. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in high-temperature environments, with a necessity to operate various kitchen equipment safely. A valid driver's license is also necessary for responsibilities outside the kitchen, such as catering order delivery and attending offsite events. P.F. Chang’s values leadership experience, especially in fast-paced, high-volume settings, and encourages applicants who seek to grow professionally through a structured management training program that promotes from within. P.F. Chang's offers competitive pay with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) options, paid time off, and other perks that make it an attractive employer for culinary professionals passionate about excellence and career advancement.