Senior Sous Chef

P.F. Chang's China Bistro • Raleigh, NC

298d • $62,004 - $76,991

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
• Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
• 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

• Eligible for medical, dental, 401(K) retirement plan and paid time off
• Competitive pay and bonus eligibility
• Paid management training program
• Opportunity to work with a growing brand with advancement opportunities and ongoing development - we promote from within
• Uniform (chef's coat / hat) provided at no cost
• Food provided - free meal per shift
• Employee referral program - Refer a friend for a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions (for locations other than home location)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations
• Financial support from the employee-funded Lucky Cat Fund
• Assistance during times of hardship for qualifying team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places