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Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC

Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC-Restaurant Assistant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in serving fresh, flavorful Asian-inspired cuisine. Established to provide guests with a unique dining experience that blends quality ingredients, vibrant flavors, and friendly service, Pei Wei has grown to become a recognized and respected name in the casual dining industry. The restaurant prides itself on maintaining high operational standards, ensuring safety, and fostering a welcoming environment for both guests and employees. Pei Wei operates multiple locations across the United States, offering flavorful dishes made to order with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The company culture emphasizes teamwork,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2 years management experience for external candidates
  • 1 year Pei Wei manager experience or 6 months Pei Wei manager experience with 1 year previous restaurant management experience for internal candidates
  • high school diploma or GED preferred
  • applies data from multiple sources to support decisions
  • makes timely decisions balancing urgency and long-term execution
  • demonstrates good judgment
  • enjoys challenges and unfamiliar tasks
  • quickly grasps and applies new concepts
  • leverages previous experiences to solve problems
  • completes FOH and BOH certification
  • competent in FOH and BOH
  • able to train team members in all positions
  • recognizes FOH and BOH impact on guest experience
  • observes and coaches team members consistently
  • provides constructive coaching
  • models and gives feedback on behavior

Job Qualifications

  • 2 years management experience for external candidates
  • 1 year Pei Wei manager experience or 6 months Pei Wei manager experience with 1 year previous restaurant management experience for internal candidates
  • high school diploma or GED preferred
  • strong decision-making skills applying data and experience to support fact-based decisions
  • ability to make timely decisions balancing urgency with long-term execution
  • good judgment in decision-making
  • enjoys challenges and quickly applies new concepts
  • leverages learning to solve new problems
  • completes FOH and BOH certification
  • competent in FOH and BOH
  • capable of training team members in all positions
  • recognizes how FOH and BOH impact guest experience
  • consistently observes team member behaviors and identifies coaching opportunities
  • provides constructive coaching to build confidence
  • models desired behaviors to support coaching
  • provides ongoing feedback on coached behaviors

Job Duties

  • Handles guest service issues professionally and with composure
  • fosters a safe, respectful and quality employee experience
  • partners with the GM to identify and address opportunities to increase business results using the P&L
  • accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
  • consistently ensures proper timing and production of all food orders
  • supervises and facilitates training of food preparation and execution of all menu items, procedures, and recipes
  • is responsible for maintaining all product quality standards by performing regular line checks
  • thoroughly completes all prep lists, order guides, and all cost and food inventories
  • supports the goals of the business including but not limited to food costs, labor, and team member retention
  • supervises, assigns, and delegates tasks and gives direction to all staff and other members of management
  • is responsible for assisting the General Manager in recruiting, hiring, training
  • acts as a goodwill ambassador to the community of Pei Wei
  • is responsible for regular repairs and maintenance of the restaurant
  • is responsible for assisting the General Manager in the development of other managers and Shift Leaders
  • is proficient and knowledgeable in placing all orders for the restaurant including Coke, DSI, Ed, etc.
  • partners with the GM to properly forecast sales and develop schedules with the proper staffing levels to accommodate business while achieving labor goals

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location