Executive Chef & Kitchen Leader: Growth, Training, & Ops

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Referral program

Employee discounts

Meal discounts

Job summary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is hiring immediately for a full-time Executive Chef or Head Chef/ EK M to lead the restaurant culinary team and daily kitchen operations.

You’ll hire, train, and develop staff, manage inventory, and control costs while upholding high standards of food quality and safety. You will report to the Operating Partner or GM and drive operational excellence, including scheduling, safety, and staff performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists.
• 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 prolonged periods (8–10 hours).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work around various kitchen temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and directs all kitchen staff.
• Interviews kitchen management and staff candidates.
• Prepares work schedules for Sous Chefs and staff.
• Maintains safety certification requirements for kitchen staff.
• Manages inventory, cost of goods and overall financial control.
• Ensures health inspections compliance and product quality.
• Oversees training for food prep, recipes and execution.
• Maintains proper timing and production for orders.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Cost control

Team leadership

Training & development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stamina for long shifts

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is hiring immediately for a full-time Executive Chef or Head Chef/ EK M to lead the restaurant culinary team and daily kitchen operations.

You’ll hire, train, and develop staff, manage inventory, and control costs while upholding high standards of food quality and safety. You will report to the Operating Partner or GM and drive operational excellence, including scheduling, safety, and staff performance in a fast-paced environment.