Sous Chef Job in Palo Alto, California US

Sous Chef

"We are truly glad you are here and we will do everything we can to make you want to come back" - we refer to this statement as "The Message". The Message is the guiding principle that has helped make P.F. Chang's China Bistro the company it is today. Whether you work as a manager, dishwasher, wok cook, or a server, your role within a P.F. Chang's restaurant is a key component to the successful execution of our concept. Our culinary team is the backbone of our operation. We can't treat our guests to an amazing experience if we don't have talented culinary professionals running the kitchen. Our concept is culinary-driven. You will work with the freshest ingredients, the cleanest kitchens, top of the line equipment, and standards of operation that are unmatched in our industry. It's a pride thing - when you are asked by friends and family, "hey, where do you work?", you can answer proudly, "I work at P.F. Chang's". We are currently looking for a Sous Chef. The literal translation for sous chef is ldquo;Under-chefrdquo; which means the Sous Chef is second chef in command. Although second in command may not sound as satisfying as first in command or head commanderhellip; or any other command/commander that has a primary title, donrsquo;t let the number fool you. At P.F. Changrsquo;s, the Sous Chef has just as much responsibility over the back of the house as the head chef. If your Head Chef or Culinary Partner is absent, you become the head of the kitchen, so understanding all aspects of the kitchen is imperative. As a primary ldquo;go-tordquo; for the kitchen staff, you are expected to be available to your team while staying on top of the functions and flow of the back of the house. You work alongside at least one other Sous Chef while reporting to the Chef/Culinary partner as well as the Operating Partner. Communication is important for understanding and dividing tasks for the day. A large portion of your day is spent directing and supervising your kitchen staff. Yoursquo;re a leader, so lead by example. Create a rippling effect by carrying out your own responsibilities first, in turn you can motivate your staff to do the same as you assign and delegate other tasks. Hopefully you donrsquo;t mind checklists because you can never have too many! You conduct regular line checks as well as complete daily prep lists, ordering guides, opening and closing checklists, and food and cost inventory. Job Requirements: Want to join our fierce P.F. Changrsquo;s culinary team? Herersquo;s the short list of what it takes to be successful: 2-3 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant Previous restaurant management preferred Must work well individually and as a team player Strong organizational and communication skills Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to Employees, Management and Guests Ability to manage a large team and multiple tasks Must be able to facilitate and effectively execute training Ability to handle difficult/challenging situations and conversations Capacity to learn the restaurant menu and recipes Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment Ability to perform basic math calculations and understand finances and cost management Ability to manage a large team while delegating tasks and ensuring the tasks are getting done efficiently Read, write and speak English fluently P.F. Chang's China Bistro is an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify Employer. Job Code : 4040 Division/Department : P.F. Chang's China Bistro