Hiring immediately for full-time salaried Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM).

The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant culinary team and restaurant food service operations to ensure high operating standards in the kitchen. This includes the hiring, training, and development of the culinary team and kitchen staff, as well as managing inventory and controlling costs incurred in the kitchen. The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager reports directly to the restaurant Operating Partner or General Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff.
• Conducts interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates.
• Selection, orientation, and continual development of all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepares work schedule for Sous Chef and kitchen staff.
• Ongoing preservation of safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff.
• Responsible for managing inventory, cost of goods, and overall control of financials.
• Responsible for health inspections.
• Supervises and facilitates all training for food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes.
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders.
• Ongoing performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards.
• Responsible for maintaining all product quality standards.
• Responsible for maintaining expected food costs and inventory.
• Oversees or completes all prep lists and ordering guides.
• Completes opening and closing checklists.
• Responsible for maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment and facility.
• Accountable for providing a clean and safe environment for both Team Members and Guests.

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of culinary management experience with experience managing and writing prep lists.
• Experience in managing inventory, cost of goods, and overall control of financials.
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience in managing a team, while identifying and developing employees for future leadership roles.
• Experience in facilitating and effectively executing training.
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance, and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly during a shift.
• Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen.

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!

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $82,500.00 - $104,500.00 / year.

• 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.
• Uniform (chef's coat/hat) provided at no cost.
• Food provided free meal per shift.
• Employee referral program - $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations.
• Financial support from the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund.

• 3+ years of culinary management experience.
• Experience managing inventory, cost of goods, and overall control of financials.
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours each shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Culinary degree or culinary certificate (preferred).