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PF Changs

Senior Sous / Kitchen Manager

Newport News, VA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.42 - $28.41
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Performance incentives
Employee Referral Program
exclusive discounts
Holidays
financial assistance

Job Description

P.F. Chang's is a renowned restaurant chain known for its dynamic and flavorful Asian-inspired cuisine, blending traditional recipes with modern techniques in a contemporary dining environment. With locations across the country, P.F. Chang's prides itself on delivering an exceptional dining experience through high-quality food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. The company emphasizes team collaboration, creativity in the kitchen, and a guest-first approach, making it a favored destination for casual and upscale dining. As a well-established name in the hospitality industry, P.F. Chang's offers an exciting workplace where culinary professionals can grow and thrive while contributing to a beloved brand.Show More

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 (depending on the state), delivering large catering orders (which may include operating a rental truck), making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations
  • 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 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
  • Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
  • Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
  • Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location