Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

Executive Chef / Head Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager

Benefits We Offer

For All Team Members

• Eligible for medical, dental, 401k retirement plan, and paid time off

• Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

• Paid management training program

• Advancement opportunities with a growing brand that promotes from within

• Free uniform including chef's coat and hat

• Free meal provided during each shift

• Employee referral program: 250 dollars for Team Member referrals, 500 dollars for restaurant management referrals (excluding home location)

• Exclusive employee discounts

• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations

• Financial support during times of hardship through the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund

Hiring Immediately

Full-time salaried position

Job Summary

The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager leads the restaurant's culinary team and food service operations. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and developing the kitchen team, managing food quality and kitchen standards, overseeing inventory, and controlling food costs. Reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence in the kitchen

• Direct and delegate tasks to kitchen staff

• Interview, hire, and train kitchen team members

• Develop and mentor Sous Chefs and kitchen staff

• Create and manage kitchen staff schedules

• Maintain all required safety certifications

• Control inventory, food costs, and financial performance of kitchen

• Prepare for and manage health inspections

• Train kitchen staff on all recipes, preparation, and food execution

• Ensure timing and production standards for food orders

• Conduct regular performance evaluations for kitchen team

• Enforce kitchen dress code standards

• Maintain food quality and safety standards

• Complete prep lists, order guides, and checklists

• Oversee maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment

• Be proficient in working all kitchen stations

• Maintain a safe and clean environment for team members and guests

Job Requirements

• Three or more years of culinary management experience

• Skilled in inventory control, cost management, and financial reporting

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume, hands-on environment

• Proven leadership and team development skills

• Effective trainer and communicator

• Strong organizational abilities

• Ability to stand and walk for up to ten hours per shift

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly and occasionally up to 50 pounds

• Comfortable working in warm to very warm kitchen environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Experience in upscale, scratch kitchen concepts

• Previous front-of-house restaurant management experience

• Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Why Work for Us

Because it's more than a job. Join a team of passionate people doing meaningful work with a shared purpose: to celebrate life, family, and food. P.F. Chang's is a scratch kitchen concept with over 30 years of growth and excellence.

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