Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,007.80 - $84,999.20
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Performance incentives
Paid management training
Job Description
P.F. Chang's is a renowned global restaurant brand that specializes in offering an innovative blend of Asian cuisine with a contemporary twist. Known for its high-quality ingredients and exceptional culinary experience, P.F. Chang's has built a reputation as a leading casual dining destination. The brand emphasizes creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its guests while maintaining strict standards for food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. With locations across multiple regions, this company is committed to fostering a supportive community for its employees and offering them opportunities for growth and professional development.
The role of Senior Sous Chef, Senior Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine at P.F. Chang's is a pivotal leadership position within their culinary operations. This full-time, non-exempt role requires managing and leading a high-volume kitchen team to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and memorable guest experiences. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the individual in this role is responsible for overseeing daily culinary activities, including food preparation, recipe execution, team mentoring, and maintaining operational standards. The position commands a competitive annual salary ranging from $65,007.80 to $84,999.20 based on experience, with an hourly rate between $22.73 and $29.72, assuming a 50-hour workweek.
Key responsibilities include leading a scratch kitchen team, ensuring food quality standards through line checks, and engaging in hands-on cooking duties when necessary. The Senior Sous Chef also plays a critical role in staff development by mentoring and providing feedback, facilitating scheduling and hiring processes, and creating a positive work environment that promotes team collaboration and professional growth. The position requires a thorough understanding and adherence to state safety and sanitation regulations, contributing to the restaurant's financial success by assisting with cost control and inventory management.
P.F. Chang's offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, performance incentives such as monthly and annual bonuses, and professional development opportunities through paid management training programs. Employees also benefit from referral bonuses, exclusive discounts, and paid holidays, with most locations closing on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The company fosters a supportive workplace culture, including financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying employees.
By joining P.F. Chang's as a Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager, candidates become part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence and a shared passion for celebrating life, family, and food. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow within a thriving restaurant environment where promotion from within is a priority and professional advancement is actively encouraged.
The role of Senior Sous Chef, Senior Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine at P.F. Chang's is a pivotal leadership position within their culinary operations. This full-time, non-exempt role requires managing and leading a high-volume kitchen team to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food and memorable guest experiences. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the individual in this role is responsible for overseeing daily culinary activities, including food preparation, recipe execution, team mentoring, and maintaining operational standards. The position commands a competitive annual salary ranging from $65,007.80 to $84,999.20 based on experience, with an hourly rate between $22.73 and $29.72, assuming a 50-hour workweek.
Key responsibilities include leading a scratch kitchen team, ensuring food quality standards through line checks, and engaging in hands-on cooking duties when necessary. The Senior Sous Chef also plays a critical role in staff development by mentoring and providing feedback, facilitating scheduling and hiring processes, and creating a positive work environment that promotes team collaboration and professional growth. The position requires a thorough understanding and adherence to state safety and sanitation regulations, contributing to the restaurant's financial success by assisting with cost control and inventory management.
P.F. Chang's offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, performance incentives such as monthly and annual bonuses, and professional development opportunities through paid management training programs. Employees also benefit from referral bonuses, exclusive discounts, and paid holidays, with most locations closing on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The company fosters a supportive workplace culture, including financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying employees.
By joining P.F. Chang's as a Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager, candidates become part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence and a shared passion for celebrating life, family, and food. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow within a thriving restaurant environment where promotion from within is a priority and professional advancement is actively encouraged.
Job Requirements
- Must have 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
- Must have experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- 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 be able 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 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
- Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining is preferred
- Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols is 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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