Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $72,501.00 - $92,492.40 / year

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

P.F. Chang's Pay Range (based on experience): $25.35 - $32.34 / hour

* * Comprehensive Benefits*:
Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off.

* * Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives*:
Monthly and annual bonuses based on performance.

* * Professional Development*:
Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career - we promote from within.

* * Referral Program*:
Earn a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions through our employee referral program (for locations other than home location).

* * Exclusive Discounts*:
Access exclusive employee discounts.

* * Holidays*:
Most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

* * Supportive Community*:
Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.
Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine:

* 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

* Must possess a valid driver's license to perform occasional duties such as providing shift coverage, meeting liquor license requirements (depending on the state), delivering large catering orders (which may include operating a rental truck), making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations.

* 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's more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose:
To Celebrate Life. Family. Food.

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