Executive Chef: Growth Path & Quarterly Bonuses

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Pay incentives and quarterly bonuses

Management training program

Referral program

Exclusive employee discounts

Holiday closures

Lucky Cat Fund assistance

Job summary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations.

You will hire, train, and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure food quality and safety standards across a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role focuses on operational excellence, staff development, and cost control, reporting to the Operating Partner or General Manager.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• Valid driver's license for occasional duties.
• Experience in managing inventory and controlling costs.
• Hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Experience in leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Stand and walk for 8–10 hours; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and directs kitchen staff.
• Conducts interviews with kitchen management and staff.
• Selection, orientation and continual development of Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepares work schedule for Sous Chef and kitchen staff.
• Maintains safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff.
• Responsible for inventory, cost of goods and overall financials.
• Responsible for health inspections.
• Supervises training for all food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes.
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders.
• Performs ongoing performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards.
• Maintains product quality standards and inventory.
• Oversees prep lists and ordering guides.
• Completes opening and closing checklists.
• Maintains kitchen equipment and facility.
• Knows how to operate all kitchen stations proficiently.
• Provides a clean and safe environment for Team Members and Guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Training

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations.

You will hire, train, and develop staff, manage inventory and costs, and ensure food quality and safety standards across a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The role focuses on operational excellence, staff development, and cost control, reporting to the Operating Partner or General Manager.