Executive Chef - Lead Your High-Volume, Upscale Kitchen

PF Changs China Bistro; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay & Performance Incentiv

Professional Development

Referral Program

Exclusive Discounts

Holidays

Supportive Community

Job summary

PF Changs China Bistro is seeking an Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations in the United States. The role emphasizes hiring, training, inventory management, cost control, and maintaining high quality standards under the Operating Partner or General Manager.

The position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development and internal promotion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for occasional duties and travel between locations.
• Experience in inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment experience
• Experience managing a team and developing employees for future leadership roles
• Experience facilitating and effectively executing training
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around varying kitchen temperatures

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen and staff supervision.
• Delegate tasks and provide direction to all kitchen staff.
• Conduct interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates.
• Recruit, orient and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepare work schedules for Sous Chef and staff.
• Maintain safety certifications for kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory, food costs and overall financials.
• Ensure health inspections pass and equipment is maintained.
• Train kitchen staff on prep, recipes and execution of menus.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Inventory control

Staff development

Safety compliance

Cost control

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree or culinary certificate

Job description

PF Changs China Bistro is seeking an Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee kitchen operations in the United States. The role emphasizes hiring, training, inventory management, cost control, and maintaining high quality standards under the Operating Partner or General Manager.

The position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development and internal promotion.