Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain known for its innovative and high-quality Asian cuisine, blending traditional and modern flavors to provide an exceptional dining experience. With locations nationwide, P.F. Chang's has established itself as a leader in the restaurant industry, admired for its commitment to culinary excellence, warm hospitality, and vibrant atmosphere. The company places great emphasis on team development, career growth opportunities, and providing a supportive work environment that encourages its employees to thrive. P.F. Chang's is passionate about celebrating life, family, and food, reflected in both its cuisine and workplace culture.

We are currently hiring for the position of Full-Time Hourly Sous Chef or Assistant Kitchen Manager at P.F. Chang's. This role is critical to the successful operation of our culinary team within a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment. The sous chef assists in managing all daily culinary and food service operations, ensuring the highest operating standards while delivering memorable culinary experiences. You will lead and mentor a vibrant culinary team, supporting food preparation and execution of menu items, while fostering a fun, family-style work environment. The sous chef plays an integral part in scheduling, interviewing, hiring, and providing ongoing feedback and recognition to team members. Additionally, you will maintain stringent product quality standards by performing regular line checks and actively participate in prep and line cooking when necessary to meet timely execution demands.

The role demands strict adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, active involvement in cost control measures, and inventory management under the direction of the executive chef. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of prior culinary or restaurant experience, with exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods, and other financial controls. Experience in mentoring, training, and motivating hourly team members is crucial to support our culture of learning and growth. Physically, this role requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, balance, and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds during shifts in a kitchen environment characterized by warm to very warm temperatures. P.F. Chang's offers competitive pay ranging from $56,513.60 to $76,505.00 annually based on experience, with an hourly rate of $19.76 to $26.75. This is a non-exempt position assuming 50 hours per week of employment.

Working at P.F. Chang's means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to meaningful work and exceptional hospitality. The company invests in its employees with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; and a paid management training program to promote from within. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives such as monthly and annual bonuses, employees benefit from exclusive discounts and a supportive community that offers financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships. P.F. Chang's values diversity, bilingual skills, and experience within restaurant chains or franchise environments, as these qualities help foster a well-rounded and competent team ready to contribute to the brand's continued growth and success.