Restaurant Manager

P.F. Chang's • Lubbock, TX

9d • $56,500 - $71,500

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for bringing P.F. Chang’s heart-filled, Guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience to life. The role leads front-of-house hospitality and back-of-house culinary operations, develops an engaged team, creates memorable Guest experiences, and supports strong restaurant performance. The manager is expected to embody the PRIDE values—Passion, Respect, Innovation, Discipline, and Excellence—and maintain high standards in daily operations.

This is a salaried, full-time position with a stated pay range of $56,500 to $71,500 per year, based on experience. The position requires flexible availability across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve travel up to 20% for training, business meetings, or occasional multi-location support.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of progressive restaurant leadership experience managing both front-of-house and back-of-house operations in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain required food safety, alcohol service, and company training certifications in accordance with state, local, and company requirements.
• Valid driver's license and ability to handle operational duties such as shift coverage, bank deposits, catering deliveries, local marketing, and business travel.
• Proficiency in culinary and beverage standards, labor management, cost controls, POS technology, problem-solving, and team coaching.
• Flexible availability to work front-of-house and back-of-house shifts across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and transport up to 50 pounds, and work in kitchen, cooler, freezer, and outdoor conditions.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in hospitality, culinary arts, or business.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop Team Members; build leadership bench strength and maintain an inclusive, respectful, high-performing workplace.
• Champion food and beverage quality, preparation, presentation, and service standards.
• Coach service, menu knowledge, speed of service, and Guest recovery to deliver memorable, personalized hospitality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and guest-ready environment through sanitation checks, facility upkeep, and preventive equipment maintenance.
• Drive sales growth, manage labor and food cost controls, execute assigned Areas of Responsibility, and participate in inventory, ordering, and other restaurant performance goals.
• Support local restaurant marketing, community outreach, and charitable initiatives as a brand ambassador.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Monthly and quarterly performance bonuses.
• Paid management training program and career advancement opportunities; the company promotes from within.
• Employee referral bonuses of $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 hardships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED