Hiring immediately for full-time Assistant Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Culinary Manager, or Senior Kitchen Manager.

The Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive Chef assists in managing the restaurant culinary team and food service operations to ensure high operating standards in the kitchen. They also assist with the hiring, training, and development of the culinary team and kitchen staff, as well as managing inventory and controlling costs.

The Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive Chef reports directly to the restaurant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable for operational excellence in the kitchen.
• Delegates tasks and gives direction to all kitchen staff.
• Conducts initial interviews with kitchen management and staff candidates.
• Selection, orientation, and continual development of all Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Prepares work schedules for Sous Chef and kitchen staff.
• Ensures ongoing preservation of safety certification requirements for all kitchen staff.
• Supervises and facilitates all training for food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes.
• Responsible for maintaining product quality standards and expected food costs.
• Ensures proper timing and production for food orders.
• Conducts ongoing performance appraisals for Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Holds kitchen staff accountable for dress code standards.
• 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:

• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours each shift.
• 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 in the kitchen.

Why work for us?

Because it's more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To celebrate life, family, and food. We believe in our concept, a scratch kitchen you can take pride in, with over 30 years strong and still growing.

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $73,702.20 - $93,493.40 / year

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

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $25.77 - $32.69 / hour

• 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 (chefs 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 for qualifying team members.

• 2+ years of culinary management experience.
• Experience managing and writing prep lists.
• Experience in a hands-on, fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Experience in managing a team and developing future leaders.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of inventory management and financial controls.
• Ability to lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Experience in casual or upscale dining (preferred).