Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader - Growth & High-Volume

PF Changs China Bistro; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Referral program

Exclusive discounts

Holidays

Lucky Cat Fund assistance

Job summary

P.F. Chang's in Riverside, OH is seeking a full-time Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations, staffing, inventory and cost management.

The role reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager and offers comprehensive benefits, performance incentives and room for career growth within the company. Candidates should have 3+ years of culinary management, a valid driver’s license, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• Valid driver's license for occasional duties.
• Experience managing inventory and cost of goods.
• Hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and directs kitchen staff.
• Conducts interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates.
• Selection, orientation and continual development of all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepares work schedules for Sous Chef and kitchen staff.
• Maintains safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff.
• Manages inventory, cost of goods and overall financial controls.
• Ensures health inspections readiness.
• Supervises and facilitates training for all kitchen staff.
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders.
• Maintains product quality standards and dress code compliance.
• Oversees opening/closing checklists and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Culinary management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Culinary degree/certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's in Riverside, OH is seeking a full-time Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations, staffing, inventory and cost management.

The role reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager and offers comprehensive benefits, performance incentives and room for career growth within the company. Candidates should have 3+ years of culinary management, a valid driver’s license, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in a