Assistant Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team and uphold high culinary standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This full-time role reports to the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager and includes hiring, training, and inventory control, plus cost management to ensure quality and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to perform occasional duties.
• Experience in hands-on, fast paced, high volume environments.
• Experience in managing a team, developing employees for leadership roles.
• Experience in facilitating and executing an effective training program.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of inventory, cost of goods and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and directs kitchen staff.
• Conducts initial interviews with candidates.
• Selects, orients and develops Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepares work schedules for Sous Chef and staff.
• Maintains safety certification standards for staff.
• Oversees training for food prep, recipes and procedures.
• Maintains product quality standards and food costs.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Communication

Staff development

Inventory management

Job description

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team and uphold high culinary standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This full-time role reports to the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager and includes hiring, training, and inventory control, plus cost management to ensure quality and efficiency across shifts.