Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader: Elevate Culinary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is hiring aExecutive Chef or Head Chef to lead the culinary team and manage kitchen operations, from hiring and training to inventory control and cost management.

The role reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager and requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position emphasizes maintaining quality standards, safety certifications and staff development, with a focus on operational excellence and guest satisfaction across

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and gives direction to 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.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Cost control

Staff development

Strong communication

Education

Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is hiring aExecutive Chef or Head Chef to lead the culinary team and manage kitchen operations, from hiring and training to inventory control and cost management.

The role reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager and requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position emphasizes maintaining quality standards, safety certifications and staff development, with a focus on operational excellence and guest satisfaction across