Kitchen Manager Executive Chef

PF Changs China Bistro • Saint Charles, MO

3d • $66,000 - $81,000

About The Position

The Executive Chef is a hands-on culinary and operational leader who helps lead the entire restaurant and brings P.F. Chang’s heart-filled, Guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience to life. In partnership with the Operating Partner, the Executive Chef guides front-of-house and back-of-house teams, with a particular focus on kitchen operations and performance, while developing talent and delivering strong results for Guests, Team Members, and the business.

Anchored by the company’s PRIDE values—Passion, Respect, Innovation, Discipline, and Excellence—the role brings energy, heart, and purpose to every plate and interaction, while attending to the details that define the brand and holding the team to a high standard. The position also requires a visible leadership presence across restaurant operations and flexible availability to meet business demands.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience, including leadership responsibility for restaurant and culinary operations, financial performance, team development, and Guest experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, exercise sound judgment, lead cross-functional teams, and develop leaders and Team Members.
• Proven ability to drive sales growth, meet KPI and EBITDA targets, and identify local growth opportunities.
• Strong kitchen operations and food production knowledge, including food quality, inventory management, cost of goods, and P&L management.
• Proficiency with POS, corporate software, delivery, inventory, and reservation platforms.
• Maintain required Food Protection Manager, Alcohol Manager, and applicable state and local food safety certifications.
• Complete company-required training accurately and on time.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and flexible availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts needed for business demands.
• Stand and walk for extended periods; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, and move throughout restaurant work areas.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and transport up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Work around heat, steam, smoke, cold and freezer temperatures, and moderate noise.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• General Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations across hospitality and culinary; recruit, hire, onboard, coach, develop, and retain Team Members; build leadership bench strength and foster an inclusive, accountable workplace; lead the restaurant in the Operating Partner’s absence.
• Set standards for food and beverage quality, recipe adherence, presentation, responsible alcohol service, and Guest satisfaction.
• Lead menu and limited-time offer rollouts, kitchen efficiency, inventory and cost controls, and training on culinary and beverage systems.
• Create personalized, Guest-led experiences that anticipate needs and build loyalty; monitor Guest feedback, resolve concerns empathetically, and coach teams on consistent service and brand standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, Guest-ready restaurant through inspections, food safety and sanitation practices, preventive maintenance, and team coaching.
• Follow company and regulatory standards, protect company assets, and lead responses to safety, facility, or other operational incidents.
• Manage labor, food, beverage, and controllable expenses; use forecasting, sales analysis, inventory management, and operational reporting to identify opportunities and improve results.
• Drive sales and profit growth through sound business judgment and disciplined execution, including effective use of POS, scheduling, inventory, and reporting systems.
• Build local community relationships, represent the P.F. Chang’s brand, support fundraising and community programs such as Dine to Donate events and the Lucky Cat Assistance Fund, and encourage Team Member participation.
• Perform duties such as shift coverage, bank deposits, local restaurant marketing activities, attendance at training and business meetings, and travel between restaurant locations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Monthly and quarterly performance bonuses.
• Paid management training program and opportunities for career advancement through promotion from within.
• Employee referral bonuses: $250 for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions at locations other than the employee’s home location.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund for qualifying Team Members experiencing hardship.

What This Job Offers

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