Executive Chef: Lead a High-Energy Kitchen & Elevate Flavor

P.F. Chang's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonuses

Management training

Referral program

Employee discounts

Holiday closures

Lucky Cat Fund assistance

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is hiring an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and oversee kitchen operations to uphold top operating standards. You will hire, train and develop staff while managing inventory and costs.

Reporting to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, you will ensure food quality, safety, and excellence in service in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Applicants should have 3+ years of culinary management experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for occasional duties.
• Experience managing inventory and cost of goods and overall financials.
• Hands-on, fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience leading a team and developing future leaders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to stand for 8–10 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varied kitchen temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegate tasks and direct kitchen staff.
• Interview kitchen management and staff candidates.
• Hire, orient and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepare work schedules for Sous Chef and staff.
• Maintain safety certifications for kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory, cost of goods and overall financials.
• Ensure health inspections compliance.
• Train staff on food prep, recipes and procedures.
• Ensure proper timing for orders and outputs.
• Conduct ongoing performance appraisals for staff.
• Enforce dress code and hygiene standards.
• Maintain product quality and food costs.
• Oversee prep lists and ordering guides.
• Open/close kitchen; maintain equipment and facilities.

Skills

Culinary management

Inventory control

Team leadership

Training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's is hiring an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and oversee kitchen operations to uphold top operating standards. You will hire, train and develop staff while managing inventory and costs.

Reporting to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager, you will ensure food quality, safety, and excellence in service in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Applicants should have 3+ years of culinary management experience and strong leadership skills.