Executive Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Excellence

P.F. Chang's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Management training program

Employee referral program

Job summary

P.F. Chang's in New York City is hiring for a full-time Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and kitchen operations, upholding high standards in food quality and service.

You will hire, train, and develop staff, manage inventory and food costs, and report to the Operating Partner or General Manager. Requires 3+ years of culinary management and a culinary degree or certificate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience including prep-list oversight.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional duties such as shift coverage, liquor license requirements (state dependent), catering deliveries, and travel between locations.
• Experience in inventory, cost of goods and overall financial control.
• Experience in hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.
• Experience in leading and developing kitchen staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand for 8–10 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in warm kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegate tasks and supervise kitchen staff.
• Conduct interviews and recruit kitchen leadership and staff.
• Oversee selection, orientation, and development of Sous Chefs and staff.
• Prepare work schedules for sous chefs and staff.
• Maintain safety certifications for kitchen staff.
• Manage inventory, food costs and overall financials.
• Ensure health inspections pass and quality standards are met.
• Train staff on food prep, recipes, and execution of menus.
• Ensure proper timing and production of food orders.
• Conduct performance appraisals for kitchen personnel.
• Ensure dress code compliance and maintain product quality.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ordering guides.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.

Skills

Culinary management

Kitchen operations

Inventory control

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Staff training

Food cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary certificate

Job description

P.F. Chang's in New York City is hiring for a full-time Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and kitchen operations, upholding high standards in food quality and service.

You will hire, train, and develop staff, manage inventory and food costs, and report to the Operating Partner or General Manager. Requires 3+ years of culinary management and a culinary degree or certificate.