Q&A With P.F. Chang's Employees
We treat our team members like family, and bring our authentic selves to work every day.We love to learn and grow, to challenge and be challenged, and our ultimate goal is to do our best, no matter what we are doing.We live to serve others and strive to make our guests’ lives better through amazing, made-from-scratch food and joyful hospitality!
How employees describe working at P.F. Chang's
Very racially one sided as far as kitchen employees go. If you are not of spanish decent don't bother getting a job there especially if the head chef is one.
Mae is the nicest and most amazing manager
Friendly staff made some friends there
Handling employees with respect and common curtesy
My manager at the Huntsville, AL location, Mike, was absolutely awful. He was rude and also inappropriate with his female employees.
What it's like to work at P.F. Chang's
- P.F. Chang's employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
- Employees at P.F. Chang's report the work pace is extremely fast
- 72% of P.F. Chang's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- P.F. Chang's employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 62% of P.F. Chang's employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With P.F. Chang's Employees
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Does P.F. Chang's drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
Not for gene metal employment. But managers require a background check.
no
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at P.F. Chang's?
It wasnt for me before bc most of us when i started were taught the restaurant as a whole was a family so most of us hung out with each other after work
Nah, my social life was great before and has only improved.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining P.F. Chang's?
I wish i would have known that they were going to change the way they were going to hire their management and treat their employees
How great it was.
How's the morale at P.F. Chang's?
the last location i worked at was and is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like it was when i started!! it has turned into what ive always hated about working in corporate chains
It's solid
How much diversity is there among employees at P.F. Chang's?
quite a bit
Yes, more than other employers that I have worked for.
How long do the interviews usually take at P.F. Chang's?
like i said i didnt really have much of an interview at this location and i cant remember exactly from2006
all day for my role
How flexible is your work schedule at P.F. Chang's?
that was one thing they were very accomodating
Very flexible and matches my needs.
How does P.F. Chang's handle HR issues?
Top Employee Response
well they dont..... bc they have their favorites and they will cover up or do whatever they want with the information they like and dislike..unless you directly call home office
Very promptly and responsibly.
What's the best part of your job at P.F. Chang's?
Employees
What are your coworkers at P.F. Chang's like?
Great
What makes you the most proud about working at P.F. Chang's?
The employees
How's the vacation policy at P.F. Chang's?
Only 2 weeks a year
What benefits does P.F. Chang's provide?
None
How innovative is P.F. Chang's?
not
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from P.F. Chang's?
2 managers who would be working at the location and others from other locations along with corporate trainers
What should I wear for an interview at P.F. Chang's?
sundays best or business attire
What unique perks and benefits does P.F. Chang's provide?
well they use to have great benefits but that no longer is worth anything
What's the office layout like at P.F. Chang's?
well the office from the store i worked at last was quite small and was messy but i did not work in the office at the last location
How's the work pace at P.F. Chang's?
High paced for the most part unless you are in a bad location.
How does P.F. Chang's measure success and growth in the Customer Support department?
well it used to be measured on hard work...... NOW they hire from outside of the company rather than from within in which those managers have their favorites and the whole moral of the restaurant turns sour bc your employees not only see this but bc their staff is unhappy it reflects on the way their customer service is to the guests. It's a domino affect!! You mistreat your employees they become disgruntled which leads to how they treat their "guest"
Why work for P.F. Chang's?
Well when I started there originally they made promises of promotions from within the company they also gave good health care. They also SAID that ALL HARD WORK would NOT go UNNOTICED. I traveled for the company on my on dime which i was happy to do bc at the time the managers did notice my hard work dedication and loyalty; so they took care of me and my family the best they could. However things began to change when they started going back on their word
What are the team outings like at P.F. Chang's?
Very inclusive of all people
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at P.F. Chang's?
Loved it. Great for me and my future.
How would you compare interviewing at P.F. Chang's to other places you've interviewed?
It's been fair and balanced. Motivated me to be a better interviewer
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at P.F. Chang's?
Where do I see myself in five years?




