Senior Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader: High-Volume Growth

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K) plan

Paid time off

Quarterly bonuses

Management training

Employee referral bonus

Exclusive discounts

Holidays closed

Job summary

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sous Chef or 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 high standards of food quality and guest experience. The position requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, with responsibilities including scheduling support, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines while driving cost

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience.
• Hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment experience.
• Experience mentoring hourly team members.
• Inventory, cost controls and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen team with food prep and execution of recipes and procedures.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experiences.
• Mentor and develop culinary staff; foster a positive work environment.
• Assist with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring.
• Conduct line checks and maintain product quality standards.
• Handle prep and line cooking to ensure timely execution.
• Follow state safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Contribute to sales and financial success for the restaurant.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High volume kitchen

Staff mentoring

Food safety

Job description

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. is seeking a Senior Sous Chef or 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 high standards of food quality and guest experience. The position requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume setting, with responsibilities including scheduling support, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines while driving cost