Senior Sous

PF Changs China Bistro•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

2d•Onsite

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. P.F. Chang's embraces its Asian heritage through design, classic dishes with new twists, and fresh ingredients and pure cooking methods used since its inception in 1993. The company currently operates 210+ U.S. restaurants and 100+ international locations. The purpose of the company is to Celebrate Life. Family. Food. They treat team members like family, encourage authentic selves at work, and foster a culture of learning, growth, and challenge, striving for excellence and joyful hospitality.

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

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