Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is hiring a Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager in Cincinnati, offering a leadership role in a scratch kitchen environment. The successful candidate will lead culinary operations, ensuring quality standards while managing and mentoring a team of culinary professionals. This position provides competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within an expanding brand.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Paid management training program

Employee discounts

401(K) retirement plan

Paid time off

Food provided free meal per shift

Referral bonuses for Team Member positions

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary or restaurant leadership experience required.
• Hands-on, fast-paced kitchen experience desired.
• Ability to mentor and train Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume, scratch kitchen culinary team.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experiences.
• Assist with scheduling and hiring specified Team Members.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Mentorship

Team management

Cost control

Guest satisfaction

Education

3+ years culinary experience

High-volume kitchen experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine:

Benefits We Offer

• Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off
• Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
• Paid management training program
• Opportunity to work with a growing brand with advancement opportunities and ongoing development we promote from within
• Uniform (chefs coat / hat) provided at no cost
• Food provided free meal per shift
• Employee referral program - Refer a friend for a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions (for locations other than home location)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
• Financial support from the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund Assistance during times of hardship for qualifying team members
  
  
  

Job Summary

The Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine leads a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards and reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Job 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
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• Experience mentoring and training hourly Team Members
• Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
• Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen
  
  
  

Preferences

• Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining
• Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols
  
  
  

Why work for us?

Because it is more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To celebrate life, family, and food.

P.F. Changs is a unique concept like no other restaurant; a scratch kitchen and concept you can take pride in. We believe in P.F. Changs 30+ years strong and still growing, sharing, and celebrating each day!

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P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $62,004.80 - $76,991.20 / year

This position is non-exempt. The annual rate listed assumes 50 hours per week.

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $21.68 - $26.92 / hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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