Executive Kitchen Leader – Grow, Train & Lead

P.F. Chang's; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

P.F. Chang's California is seeking an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food quality and service.

You will hire, train, and develop staff while controlling inventory and food costs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of culinary management, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years culinary management experience and prep-list writing
• Experience in inventory, cost of goods, and financial control
• Hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience leading teams and developing employees for leadership roles
• Training facilitation and execution
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to stand 8–10 hours, bend/reach, lift up to 50 lbs
• Driver’s license for occasional duties

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence in the kitchen
• Delegate tasks and guide kitchen staff
• Interview kitchen management and staff candidates
• Select, orient and develop Sous Chefs and staff
• Prepare work schedules for kitchen staff
• Maintain safety certifications for kitchen staff
• Manage inventory, cost of goods, and financials
• Maintain health inspections and food safety standards
• Oversee prep, ordering guides, and recipe execution
• Complete opening/closing checklists and equipment maintenance

Skills

Culinary management

Valid driver’s license

Inventory management

Cost control

High-volume environment

Team leadership

Training & development

Communication

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's California is seeking an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring high standards in food quality and service.

You will hire, train, and develop staff while controlling inventory and food costs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of culinary management, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.