Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,500 - 95,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Monthly and annual bonuses based on performance

Paid management training program

Referral program for staff

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is seeking an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager responsible for managing the culinary team and ensuring high food service standards. This role includes hiring, training staff, and controlling kitchen costs while ensuring compliance with health standards.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of culinary management experience and excellent leadership skills. Benefits include a comprehensive package, competitive pay, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience managing inventory and costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary team and kitchen operations effectively.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance with standards.
• Conduct interviews and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory management

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Training facilitation

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $75,500.00 - $95,500.00 / year

Benefits We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off.
• Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Monthly and annual bonuses based on performance.
• Professional Development: Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career - we promote from within.
• Referral Program: Earn a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions through our employee referral program (for locations other than home location).
• Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
• Holidays: Most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.

Job Summary

The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant culinary team and restaurant food service operations to ensure high operating standards in the kitchen. This includes the hiring, training and development of the culinary team and kitchen staff, as well as managing inventory and controlling costs incurred in the kitchen. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager reports to directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager.

Job 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

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to perform 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

Preferences

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience working in an upscale scratch kitchen concept
• Previous front of house restaurant management experience
• Culinary degree or culinary certificate