P.F. Chang's reviews

3.4

44% would recommend to a friend

(3,553 total reviews)
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Jim Mazany

23% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

P.F. Chang's has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,553 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The P.F. Chang's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Jun 8, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunity to make a lot of money if you use a lot of initiative, do things you're not asked to, create a positive work environment, and have good skills reading tables. Must also be able to multi-task as this restaurant is fast paced and has a lot of steps of service. this company also adheres to their credo: "We are truly glad you are here and will do everything we can to make you want to come back." This applies to guests as well as empoyees who are doing their jobs well.

Cons

Training program needs to be updated and consistent; servers & backwaiters are sometimes cut too soon to save on labor, thus making the task of serving really well difficult. Also, many tasks of the backwait are thrust upon the servers (because there are too few people on backwait) also creating a more difficult environment to serve a table well.

3.0
May 6, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Chang's is a busy restaurant, even in a depressed economic climate. Your schedule will not have you standing around waiting for tables: the in and out times reflect the busiest times for diners and therefore are the most profitable. Most times it is a casual environment where the staff has a great time with the fast pace and enjoys each others company. Chang's take a high energy server to deal with the "turn and burn" of the shift, so most of the staff is very extroverted and energetic.

Cons

The management. Several of the managers are amazing to work for and make the restaurant run like a dream. There is one who relies on what he calls "tough love" to make you perform better. This often turns into micro managing and severe criticism. Most people who quit, do because of this manager.

3.0
Oct 8, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

P.F. Changs is always busy which means you have the ability to make good money. After a year of servce you are eligible for company benefits as long as you maintain a 20 hour work week. The insurance benefits give you 3 different plans to choose from and the premiums are reasonable.

Cons

There is a revolving door of unqualified management. Even after staff expresses their concerns to upper management, nothing ever changes. There is very little pride taken in the upkeep of store. Managers are more concerned with hitting their bonus numbers. We often go weeks/months without the things we need to do our jobs. Tea pots, spoons, properly stocked bar, towels to clean..etc. The working environment is below average and not everyone is treated fairly when it comes to following policy and procedures.

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