** Kitchen Manager / Assistant Executive Chef**

Columbus, Ohio, 43219, United States

2022-01-13

JR4991-1

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Hiring immediately for full-time Sous Chefs or Kitchen Managers .

**Benefits:**

* Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off

* Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

* Paid management training program provided

* Clear path for growth we promote from within

* Uniform (chefs coat / hat) provided at no cost

* Free meal per shift

* Employee referral program for outside your own location ($250 for team members and $500 for management)

* Exclusive employee discounts

* Financial support from the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund Assistance during times of hardship for qualifying team members

* Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations

* A great place to work and make friends a true team and family environment

**Job Summary**

The SeniorSous Chef leads a culinary operation with the freshest ingredients, the cleanest kitchen, top of the line equipment, and high operating standards, reporting directly to the Operating Partner.

**Job Responsibilities**

* Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen of passionate people through knowledge and experience of food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes to kitchen staff

* Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experiences

* Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to remain curious continuing to learn and teach

* Promote a fun and positive family-style work environment

* Provides clear direction to the kitchen staff throughout the shift

* Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring at the direction of the Operating Partner

* 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**

* 2 years of prior culinary or restaurant management 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:**

* 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

Because its 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 28 years strong and still growing, sharing, and celebrating each day!

**How We Protect Our Team Members**

The Company reviews CDC guidelines and complies with Federal, State, and local rules to keep our P. F. Changs Team Members and Guests safe.

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