Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's

$72K — $92K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of culinary or restaurant leadership experience
  • Hands-on experience in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments
  • Experience mentoring and training team members
  • Familiarity with inventory management and cost control
  • Physical capability to perform kitchen duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-volume culinary team in daily food service operations
  • Ensure guest satisfaction with memorable dining experiences
  • Develop and mentor culinary staff for ongoing learning
  • Promote a positive and engaging work environment
  • Assist with staff scheduling and hiring processes
  • Perform regular product quality checks to maintain standards
  • Engage in cooking activities as needed to ensure operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off
  • Monthly and annual performance-based bonuses
  • Paid management training program to facilitate career growth
  • Employee referral bonus program for team member and management positions
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Observed holidays with locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Financial assistance program for team members during hardships
Full Job Description
Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine: Job Summary: The Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine leads a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards and reports directly to the Executive Chef. Job Responsibilities: - 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 - Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution - Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines - Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant - Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef 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 Preferences: - Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining - Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $72,501.00 - $92,492.40 / year This position is non-exempt. The annual rate listed assumes 50 hours per week. P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $25.35 - $32.34 / hour - Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off. - Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Monthly and annual bonuses based on performance. - Professional Development: Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career - we promote from within. - Referral Program: Earn a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions through our employee referral program (for locations other than home location). - Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts. - Holidays: Most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. - Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members. Apply Now - Search for jobs by keyword or location. - Gather your work history, and if applicable, prepare your resume for submission. - Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.

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