Senior Sous Chef Kitchen Manager

P.F. Chang's • St Charles, MO

22h • $61,261 - $81,253

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed