Bartender - Full-time
Posted on October 24, 2025
P.F. Chang's China Bistro is a leading casual dining restaurant chain known for its innovative approach to traditional Asian cuisine. With a commitment to quality, excellent service, and a vibrant dining atmosphere, P.F. Chang's has established itself as a favorite destination for guests seeking an exceptional culinary experience. The company prides itself on maintaining a scratch kitchen, where fresh ingredients and authentic flavors come together to create dishes that delight the palate. As part of its dedication to its team members, the restaurant offers a supportive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, along with a variety of benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
This opportunity at P.F. Chang's is for the vital position of a Bartender, a role integral to the restaurant's food and beverage service. Hiring both full-time and part-time bartenders, P.F. Chang's seeks individuals ready to bring excellent hospitality skills and beverage knowledge to their team. Bartenders at P.F. Chang's are core members of the scratch kitchen restaurant, responsible not only for mixing and serving drinks but also for enhancing the overall guest experience. They are expected to provide exceptional customer service, anticipating guests' needs and exceeding expectations to create memorable visits. The compensation includes a competitive hourly wage starting at $2.83 per hour plus tips, reflecting experience and position within the team.
The bartender role involves much more than simply preparing drinks. It requires a strong knowledge of P.F. Chang's unique alcoholic beverage recipes, including garnishes, as well as skilled operation and cleaning of bar equipment. Bartenders assist in managing inventory and restocking both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring the bar is always ready to serve guests efficiently. Understanding the restaurant's layout and how server sections are divided is essential, allowing the bartender to facilitate food delivery in collaboration with the entire service team. This cooperative environment emphasizes teamwork and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced setting. Bartenders are also trained to follow company procedures for responsible alcohol service, underscoring the importance of safety in the role.
Employees in this role benefit from a suite of perks, including flexible scheduling, paid on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement with promotions from within, discounted meals, and an employee referral program. The establishment closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations, underscoring its commitment to employees' family time. Qualifying team members may also receive additional benefits like a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid sick leave where applicable. Overall, working as a Bartender at P.F. Chang's offers a chance to engage with a dynamic team in a purpose-driven environment that celebrates life, family, and food.
- Must meet state minimum age requirements for serving alcohol
- Excellent customer service skills and etiquette
- Ability to execute proper sanitation practices and safety procedures
- Have a current Food Handler’s Card, or ability obtain, where applicable
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-work environment
- Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety procedures