Restaurant Manager

PF Changs China Bistro • Raleigh, NC

20d • $65,000 - $75,000

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. Guided by the PRIDE values of Passion, Respect, Innovation, Discipline, and Excellence, the manager brings energy, heart, and purpose to each plate and interaction while attending to brand details and holding the team to high standards.

The position requires flexible availability across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Duties may involve travel up to 20% for training, business meetings, or occasional multi-location support. The manager must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of progressive restaurant leadership experience managing both FOH and BOH 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.
• Strong proficiency in culinary and beverage standards, labor management, cost controls, POS technology, problem-solving, and team coaching.
• Flexible availability to work FOH and BOH 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.
• Ability to perform all 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 by overseeing 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.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Paid management training and professional development, with promotion from within.
• Employee referral bonus: $250 for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions at locations other than the employee’s home location.
• 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: High school or GED