Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader: Drive Culinary Excellence

P.F. Chang's; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Paid management training

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Lucky Cat Fund

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is hiring an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and kitchen operations, driving high standards and cost controls. You’ll hire, train and develop staff while managing inventory and costs, reporting to the Operating Partner or General Manager.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with a focus on safety, quality and guest satisfaction. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities from within.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for 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 in managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• Experience in managing a team, while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles
• Experience in facilitating and effectively executing training
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• 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 work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen
• Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff
• Conducts interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates
• Selection, orientation and continual development of all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
• Prepares work schedule for Sous Chef and kitchen staff
• On-going preservation of safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff
• Responsible for managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Responsible for health inspections
• Supervises and facilitates all training for all food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes to all kitchen staff
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders
• On-going performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff
• Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards
• Responsible for maintaining all product quality standards
• Responsible for maintaining expected food costs and inventory
• Oversees or completes all prep lists and ordering guides
• Completes opening and closing checklists
• Responsible for maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment and facility
• Responsible for knowing how to work all kitchen stations proficiently
• Accountable for providing a clean and safe environment for both Team Members and Guests

Skills

Culinary management

Staff development

Operations leadership

Budgeting/inventory control

Hiring & training

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's is hiring an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and kitchen operations, driving high standards and cost controls. You’ll hire, train and develop staff while managing inventory and costs, reporting to the Operating Partner or General Manager.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with a focus on safety, quality and guest satisfaction. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities from within.