Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Pan-Asian Kitchen

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Management training program

Employee referral program

Exclusive discounts

Lucky Cat Fund

Holiday closures

Job summary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is hiring an Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and manage restaurant food service operations.

You will hire, train and develop staff, control inventory and costs, and report to the Operating Partner or General Manager. The role requires 3+ years of culinary management, inventory and cost controls, and strong leadership abilities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

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 in hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment.
• Experience in managing a team and developing employees for leadership roles.
• 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.
• Selects and develops Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepares work schedules for Sous Chef and staff.
• Maintains safety certification requirements for kitchen staff.
• Manages inventory, cost of goods and financial controls.
• Ensures health inspections are passed.
• Oversees training for all food prep and execution of recipes.
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders.
• Performs performance appraisals for staff.
• Maintains dress code standards and product quality.
• Maintains food costs and inventory levels.
• Oversees prep lists and ordering guides.
• Completes opening and closing checklists.
• Maintains kitchen equipment and facility.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff leadership

Cost control

Inventory management

Training & development

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is hiring an Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and manage restaurant food service operations.

You will hire, train and develop staff, control inventory and costs, and report to the Operating Partner or General Manager. The role requires 3+ years of culinary management, inventory and cost controls, and strong leadership abilities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.