Sous Chef - Join the Team!
Posted on October 24, 2025
P.F. Chang's is a globally recognized casual dining restaurant known for its bold Asian-inspired cuisine, inviting atmosphere, and commitment to exceptional guest experiences. Established with a passion for delivering high-quality food and service, P.F. Chang's blends traditional Chinese flavors with American culture, creating a unique dining environment that appeals to a wide range of customers. As a prominent figure in the restaurant industry, P.F. Chang's operates numerous locations across the country, each upholding the brand's core values of integrity, hospitality, and innovation.
P.F. Chang's is currently hiring full-time Sous Chefs or Assistant Kitchen Managers, offering a competitive pay range of $22.31 to $28.08 per hour, which translates to an annual salary between $63,806.60 and $80,308.80 based on experience. This position is non-exempt, with the pay rate assuming an average of 50 hours worked per week. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off, alongside performance-based bonuses and professional development opportunities.
The Sous Chef role at P.F. Chang's is a dynamic and rewarding culinary leadership position. It involves managing and inspiring a high-volume, scratch kitchen culinary team, ensuring the consistent preparation and execution of menu items and recipes. The role demands a hands-on leader who can maintain high food quality standards and uphold operational procedures to deliver memorable dining experiences to guests. The Sous Chef will also play an integral part in mentoring team members, fostering a positive and fun work environment, and supporting restaurant management with scheduling, hiring, and inventory control.
In addition to leading kitchen operations, the Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining safety and sanitation guidelines aligned with state regulations, contributing to cost-control measures, and collaborating with the Executive Chef to maximize the financial performance of the restaurant. This position requires adaptability, as the candidate will engage in both culinary prep and line cooking as needed during busy shifts.
Working at P.F. Chang's means joining a supportive community that values passion, teamwork, and professionalism. With a focus on career advancement, the company offers paid management training and promotes from within. Employees benefit from exclusive discounts, holiday closures on major dates like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and financial assistance programs such as the Lucky Cat Fund. P.F. Chang's values bilingual individuals and those with previous experience in casual or upscale dining environments, as well as candidates familiar with franchise or corporate restaurant structures.
If you are a motivated culinary professional looking to advance your career in a vibrant, team-oriented setting, P.F. Chang's Sous Chef position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills, contribute your talents, and be part of a celebrated restaurant brand that truly values its team members and guests. Apply today to join a company where the passion for food, family, and life comes together to create an exceptional workplace and dining experience.
                - 2 plus years of prior culinary or restaurant experience
 - Exposure to managing inventory cost of goods and overall control of financials
 - Experience working in a hands on fast paced high volume environment
 - Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
 - 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
 - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at times
 - Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok mixer slicer and buffalo chopper
 - Must 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