Assistant Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen

PF Changs China Bistro; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off

Bonuses

Management training

Referral program

Employee discounts

Holidays

Lucky Cat Fund

Job summary

PF Changs China Bistro seeks an experienced Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and oversee daily culinary operations. This role supports hiring, training, and development of staff while helping control costs and maintain high food quality.

Responsibilities include scheduling, safety compliance, and ensuring timely preparation of menu items in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists
• Hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment experience
• Experience in managing a team and developing employees for future leadership roles
• Effective communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen
• Delegates tasks and directs kitchen staff
• Conducts initial interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates
• Selects, orients, and develops Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
• Prepares work schedules for Sous Chef and kitchen staff
• Maintains safety certification requirements for kitchen staff
• Oversees training for food prep and execution of recipes
• Maintains product quality standards and controls food costs
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders
• Conducts performance appraisals for kitchen staff
• Enforces dress code standards
• Manages prep lists and ordering guides
• Completes opening and closing checklists
• Maintains kitchen equipment and facility
• Knows how to operate all kitchen stations
• Ensures a clean and safe environment for team and guests

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Job description

PF Changs China Bistro seeks an experienced Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and oversee daily culinary operations. This role supports hiring, training, and development of staff while helping control costs and maintain high food quality.

Responsibilities include scheduling, safety compliance, and ensuring timely preparation of menu items in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.