Internship
Backwaiter
Updated on 8/2/2026
P.F. Chang's
5,001-10,000 employees
Casual-dining Asian cuisine with delivery
No salary listed
Kansas City, MO, USA
In Person
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- No prior experience is required; training is provided.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Possess or obtain a current Food Handler’s Card, where applicable.
- Ability to stand, reach, bend, balance, and lift objects up to 30 pounds repeatedly during a shift.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm under pressure.
- Deliver food to guests efficiently and ensure all requests are met.
- Monitor the expo line, run trays of food for dine-in, and assist guests with questions.
- Clear and sanitize tables, seating, and floors according to restaurant standards.
- Retrieve and transport dirty dishes to the dishwashing station.
- Restock and clean service stations as needed.
- Operate kitchen equipment such as coffee machines, iced tea machines, and point-of-sale systems.
- Interact courteously with guests and notify managers of quality or service concerns.
- Follow company policies, dress code, and safety procedures.
- Assist with greeting, seating guests, answering phones, and packaging takeout orders when necessary.
- Support beverage preparation and responsible alcohol service when required.
P.F. Chang's is a casual-dining restaurant chain that serves Asian and Chinese cuisine. It operates through in-restaurant dining and online channels for delivery, takeout, and catering, with a rewards program, gift cards, and options for online ordering. The menu includes a variety of dishes, along with a curated selection of cocktails and an elevated wine list to complement meals. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, globally available dining experience across multiple channels and markets, not just sit-down meals. Its goal is to provide a consistent, engaging dining experience at physical locations and through online services while building customer loyalty and expanding its reach in the U.S. and internationally.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona
Founded
1993
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Sick Leave
Training Programs
Meal Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Discounts
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
P.F. Chang's promotes patrick Benson to director of marketing communications. P.F. Chang's has promoted Patrick Benson to director of marketing communications and created a marketing communications department. Jul 28, 2026 - 12:43 Jul 28, 2026 - 10:44 Benson will lead the newly established department, overseeing public relations, corporate communications, influencer strategy and social media. He will develop integrated communications strategies to strengthen P.F. Chang's reputation and support business objectives. Benson previously led P.F. Chang's social media, influencer marketing, paid social and community engagement strategies. Under his leadership, the brand generated more than 200 million video views through influencer content and millions in earned media value. Over the past year, P.F. Chang's worked with more than 100 creators, generating more than 200 million video views and $11 million in earned media value while helping drive one of the brand's strongest sales years to date. The brand's recent campaigns included Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Summer in Tokyo. The campaigns featured partnerships with entertainment talent and generated media coverage, video views, guest engagement and sales performance. The new department formalizes P.F. Chang's integrated communications approach across social media, influencer marketing, public relations and other marketing activities. It will also support strategic partnerships and culinary storytelling. Before joining P.F. Chang's, Benson spent more than 15 years leading social and digital marketing for NBC, FOX, CBS and El Pollo Loco. He has developed award-winning campaigns for entertainment franchises and nationally recognized restaurant brands and has been recognized as one of Business Insider's Top 16 Influencer Executives, named to Nation's Restaurant News' 2024 Power List and honored on Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 West Coast list.
P.F. CHANG'S names Patrick Benson Director of Marketing Communications. Jul 27, 2026, 08:17 ET Brand Establishes Dedicated Marketing Communications Function Following a Landmark Year of Growth, Cultural Relevance and Breakthrough Marketing Success SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - P.F. Chang's announced today the promotion of Patrick Benson to Director of Marketing Communications, a newly established leadership role that marks the launch of the brand's dedicated Marketing Communications function. The appointment reflects P.F. Chang's continued investment in building a modern, integrated marketing organization following one of the brand's most successful years of cultural and commercial momentum. Over the past year, P.F. Chang's has delivered a series of high-impact campaigns that blended culinary innovation with entertainment, creator partnerships, and earned media, working with more than 100 creators, generating more than 200 million video views and $11 million in earned media value, while helping drive one of the brand's strongest sales years to date. In his new role, Benson will lead the newly established Marketing Communications department, overseeing public relations, corporate communications, influencer strategy, and social media. He will be responsible for developing integrated communications strategies that strengthen P.F. Chang's reputation, support business objectives, and further position the brand at the center of culture. "Patrick has been instrumental in helping evolve how P.F. Chang's shows up in culture and connects with today's guests," said Holly Smith, Chief Marketing Officer of P.F. Chang's. "As our marketing organization continues to grow, establishing a dedicated Marketing Communications function is a natural next step. Patrick's ability to seamlessly connect social, influencer, public relations, and brand storytelling has elevated every campaign he's touched, making him the ideal leader to build this function and help shape the next chapter of our brand." The new department formalizes an integrated communications approach that has powered many of the brand's recent successes. Over the past year, P.F. Chang's has delivered standout campaigns including Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Summer in Tokyo, featuring partnerships with talent from some of the biggest screens in entertainment, driving widespread media coverage, millions of video views, record guest engagement and strong sales performance. Since joining P.F. Chang's, Benson has led the brand's social media, influencer marketing, paid social and community engagement strategies, helping transform its digital presence through creator-first storytelling and culturally relevant campaigns. Under his leadership, P.F. Chang's has generated more than 200 million video views through influencer content, while producing millions in earned media value and establishing the brand as a leader in culture-driven restaurant marketing. "I'm incredibly honored to step into this role during such an exciting time for P.F. Chang's," said Benson. "Over the past year, we've proven that when creativity, culture and compelling storytelling come together, they create real business impact. Building this new Marketing Communications function allows us to continue telling the P.F. Chang's story in bigger, more meaningful ways while creating deeper connections with our guests and supporting the incredible work happening across every part of the business." Prior to joining P.F. Chang's, Benson spent more than 15 years leading social and digital marketing for some of the world's largest entertainment and restaurant brands, including NBC, FOX, CBS and El Pollo Loco. Throughout his career, he has developed award-winning campaigns for major entertainment franchises and nationally recognized restaurant brands. He has been recognized as one of Business Insider's Top 16 Influencer Executives, named to Nation's Restaurant News' 2024 Power List, and honored on Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 West Coast list. The creation of the Marketing Communications department reinforces P.F. Chang's continued investment in marketing innovation and positions the brand to further expand its influence through integrated communications, strategic partnerships, culinary storytelling and culturally relevant brand experiences. ABOUT P.F. CHANG'S Founded in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's is the first internationally recognized, multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisines, today's menu invites discovery with unexpected flavor and hidden gems spanning all of Asia and honoring cultures and recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. P.F. Chang's makes elevated dining accessible and affordable with shareable and personal portions, fan-favorite Lunch and Dinner Specials, and handcrafted cocktails from $8.99. Worldwide, P.F. Chang's operates over 300 restaurants in 23 countries and U.S. airport locations. For more news, visit pfchangs.com and follow @pfchangs on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. SOURCE P.F. Chang's
P.F. Chang's new Tokyo menu includes a stunning sushi boat experience. Ready for a sushi boat? P.F. Chang's just debuted a limited-time dining experience designed to transport guests to the streets of Tokyo. The Summer in Tokyo experience was "inspired by Tokyo's energy, flavors, and culture of discovery," says company representatives. The seasonal menu features new sushi creations, hand rolls, specialty cocktails, and chef-crafted dishes that were designed for sharing. At the center of the experience is the new sushi boat. The dish arrives with a memorable theatrical entrance, through a cloud of dry ice. It is piled high with chilled edamame, a California roll, a shrimp tempura roll, and a choice of two additional rolls: spicy tuna, dynamite shrimp, or kung pao. "Summer in Tokyo is about creating moments that guests can't wait to talk about, photograph, and share," says Jim Mazany, chief executive officer of P.F. Chang's. "From the arrival of the sushi boat, which is unlike anything we've offered before, to the bold flavors found throughout the menu, every element is designed to capture the taste and energy that makes Tokyo one of the world's most exciting dining destinations." In addition to the sushi boat, the Summer in Tokyo menu features a lineup of all-new sushi offerings, including three hand rolls - California, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura - alongside three specialty rolls: Japanese Philly roll, tiger roll, and smoking kung pao dragon roll. The menu also expands into entrees inspired by Tokyo's innovative dining scene. Choose from dishes including NY prime strip steak tataki, oolong Chilean sea bass, lobster & prawn fried rice, and spicy tuna crispy rice. Seasonal beverages, including the new paper crane cocktail and Sapporo Lager, round out the experience. Throughout the summer, P.F. Chang's locations will also feature Tokyo-inspired decor and seasonal menu presentations. Kierland Commons, 7132 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254; Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; plus six other Valley locations * Michelle Glicksman Michelle Glicksman is an award-winning luxury lifestyle and travel writer and editor. She is the editor-in-chief of Scottsdale.com.