Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Leader - Growth & Benefits

P.F. Chang's; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K) + PTO

Quarterly performance bonuses

Management training program

Employee referral program

Exclusive employee discounts

Holidays observance

Lucky Cat Fund assistance

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is hiring immediately in New York for a Senior Sous Chef, Senior Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine to lead a culinary team and manage daily restaurant operations.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and focuses on upholding high standards of food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, strong mentorship skills, and the ability to manage inventories and costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary or restaurant leadership experience.
• Hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
• Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experience
• Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
• Promote a fun and positive family work environment
• Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
• Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
• Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks
• Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
• Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
• Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
• Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team mentorship

Inventory & cost control

Staff training

Fast-paced adaptability

Tools

Wok

Mixer

Slicer

Buffalo chopper

Knives handling

Job description

P.F. Chang's is hiring immediately in New York for a Senior Sous Chef, Senior Kitchen Manager, or Chef De Cuisine to lead a culinary team and manage daily restaurant operations.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and focuses on upholding high standards of food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, strong mentorship skills, and the ability to manage inventories and costs.