Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

Baton Rouge, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.76 - $26.75

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonuses

annual bonuses

Paid management training

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Holidays

financial assistance

Job Description

P.F. Chang's is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its Asian-inspired cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. Established in 1993, P.F. Chang's has grown into a premier destination for guests seeking delicious food, outstanding service, and a memorable dining experience. The restaurant prides itself on fresh, scratch kitchen preparations, innovative recipes, and an inviting environment that offers guests a sense of family and celebration. With locations across the United States and internationally, P.F. Chang's continues to innovate while maintaining high standards in food quality and hospitality.

The role being offered is a full-time Sous Chef or Assistant Kitchen Manager position. This is a non-exempt role with a pay range based on experience, ranging from $19.76 to $26.75 per hour or an annual salary from $56,513.60 to $76,505.00 assuming a 50-hour workweek. The position requires leadership in managing daily culinary operations in a busy, fast-paced restaurant setting. The Sous Chef is responsible for leading a high-volume scratch kitchen culinary team, ensuring the execution of menu items, maintaining food quality, promoting guest satisfaction, and fostering a positive work environment. They play a crucial role in mentoring team members, participating in hiring and scheduling, and upholding state safety and sanitation guidelines.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth through paid management training programs and promotional paths within the company. P.F. Chang's promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, emphasizing teamwork and community. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, competitive pay with performance incentives, referral bonuses, employee discounts, paid time off, and financial assistance programs. Employees can expect a rewarding career that combines culinary passion with leadership and development in a dynamic restaurant environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the restaurant's financial success by assisting with cost control and food inventory management while maintaining high culinary standards. They will also be hands-on during shifts to ensure timely and quality food preparation, helping to create memorable guest experiences that align with P.F. Chang's purpose of celebrating life, family, and food.

Job Requirements

2+ years of prior culinary or restaurant experience
Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
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

2+ years of prior culinary or restaurant experience
Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
Experience mentoring and training hourly team members

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 experiences
Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
Promote a fun and positive family-style 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