Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

P.F. Chang's is seeking a Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager for their Colorado Springs location. The role involves leading a skilled culinary team, ensuring top-notch food service while providing mentorship and maintaining high operational standards. Benefits include competitive pay, paid training, and opportunities for advancement within a growing brand.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and retirement plan

Paid time off and management training

Free meals during shifts

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary or restaurant leadership experience required.
• Experience in a high-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team and oversee daily food service operations.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through quality culinary experiences.
• Assist with scheduling, hiring, and staff feedback.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Mentoring

Food Preparation

Menu Execution

Cost Control

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

Apply locations Colorado Springs, CO -- 1725 Briargate Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920 time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition id JR9306

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

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P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $68,211.00 - $84,713.20 / yearThis position is non-exempt. The annual rate listed assumes 50 hours per week.P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $23.85 - $29.62 / hour

About Us

Our Heritage

• Whether it's an Asian design, a new twist on a classic dish, or a pair of chopsticks, we embrace our Asian heritage whenever and wherever we can.
• The fresh ingredients and pure cooking methods that we use every day in our kitchens have been the same since our inception in 1993.
• Today, we have 210+ U.S. restaurants, including airport locations, as well as 100+ international locations in more than 22 countries across the globe.

Our Purpose

• Our purpose is to Celebrate Life. Family. Food.
• We treat our team members like family, and bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• We love to learn and grow, to challenge and be challenged, and our ultimate goal is to do our best, no matter what we are doing.
• We live to serve others and strive to make our guests’ lives better through amazing, made-from-scratch food and joyful hospitality!