Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader — Grow Your Culinary Impact

PF Changs China Bistro; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Performance incentives

Professional Development

Referral program

Exclusive discounts

Holidays

Lucky Cat Fund

Job summary

PF Changs China Bistro is hiring an Executive Chef or Head Chef to lead the restaurant kitchen and culinary team, driving high standards in food quality, safety, and service. You will guide hiring, training and ongoing development of the culinary staff while managing inventory and controlling costs to meet financial targets.

The role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for occasional duties and duties such as catering orders.
• Experience in managing inventory, cost of goods and overall financial control.
• Experience working in hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment.
• Experience in leading a team and developing employees for future leadership roles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage restaurant culinary team and kitchen operations to ensure high standards.
• Hire, train and develop culinary staff and supervisors.
• Manage inventory, food costs and overall financials for the kitchen.
• Ensure health inspections and safety compliance across kitchen.
• Oversee prep lists, production timing and menu execution.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance reviews for kitchen staff.
• Maintain product quality and consistency across dishes.
• Collaborate with Ops to optimize costs and margins.
• Ensure staff adherence to dress code and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Cost control

Team leadership

Training & development

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment mastery

Job description

PF Changs China Bistro is hiring an Executive Chef or Head Chef to lead the restaurant kitchen and culinary team, driving high standards in food quality, safety, and service. You will guide hiring, training and ongoing development of the culinary staff while managing inventory and controlling costs to meet financial targets.

The role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting with strong communication and organizational skills.