Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager — Lead Culinary Team

P.F. Chang's; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 76 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive Benefits

Performance bonuses

Management training program

Referral program

Employee discounts

Holidays

Lucky Cat Fund assistance

Résumé du poste

P.F. Chang's in Lexington, KY is hiring an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and kitchen operations. You will hire, train, and develop staff while controlling inventory and costs to uphold high kitchen standards.

The role reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager; the position includes leadership responsibilities and a pathway for advancement within a growing Pan-Asian concept.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with prep-list responsibility.
• Valid driver's license for occasional duty coverage and deliveries.
• Experience controlling inventory and cost of goods.
• Hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment experience.
• Leadership experience developing employees for future roles.
• Effective training delivery and staff development.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to stand/walk 8–10 hours; lift up to 50 lbs; temperature variations.

Responsabilités

• Own kitchen operations for excellence in service and product quality.
• Delegate tasks and supervise all kitchen staff.
• Interview and hire kitchen management and staff.
• Develop prep lists and schedules for sous chefs and team.
• Maintain safety certifications for kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and overall financial controls.
• Ensure health inspections compliance.
• Train staff on food prep, recipes, and procedures.
• Oversee timely production and proper food order timing.
• Conduct performance appraisals for kitchen personnel.
• Maintain dress code, product quality, and inventory controls.
• Oversee prep lists, ordering guides, and opening/closing checklists.
• Ensure kitchen equipment maintenance and facilities upkeep.
• Operate all kitchen stations proficiently and maintain a clean environment.

Connaissances

Culinary management

Staff development

Inventory control

Cost management

Training & onboarding

Operational excellence

Team leadership

Kitchen safety

Vendor relations

Shift scheduling

Formation

Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Description du poste

P.F. Chang's in Lexington, KY is hiring an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and kitchen operations. You will hire, train, and develop staff while controlling inventory and costs to uphold high kitchen standards.

The role reports to the Operating Partner or General Manager; the position includes leadership responsibilities and a pathway for advancement within a growing Pan-Asian concept.