Executive Chef

P.F. Chang's • Anaheim, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

P.F. Chang’s is hiring a salaried, full-time Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager. This hands-on culinary and operational leader helps lead the entire restaurant and deliver P.F. Chang’s Guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience. In partnership with the Operating Partner, the Executive Chef guides front-of-house and back-of-house teams, with particular focus on kitchen operations and performance, talent development, and results for Guests, Team Members, and the business. The role is guided by the company’s PRIDE values: Passion, Respect, Innovation, Discipline, and Excellence.

The position requires visible leadership across restaurant operations, including hospitality, culinary standards, Guest service, food safety, team development, and financial performance. The Executive Chef may lead the restaurant in the Operating Partner’s absence and must be available for flexible shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The work takes place in a fast-paced restaurant environment and involves extended periods of standing and walking, physical activity, lifting, and exposure to kitchen conditions.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience with 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 experience with 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 required company training accurately and on time.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to perform duties involving shift coverage, bank deposits, local restaurant marketing, training and business meetings, and travel between restaurant locations as needed.
• Regular, predictable attendance and flexible availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts needed to support business demands.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• General Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant hospitality and culinary operations; 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 team training on culinary and beverage systems.
• Create personalized, Guest-led experiences; monitor Guest feedback, resolve concerns, and coach teams on consistent service and brand standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and 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 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, and encourage Team Member participation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly and quarterly performance bonuses
• Paid management training program and career development
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee discounts
• Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund for qualifying Team Members experiencing hardships

What This Job Offers

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