Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
performance bonuses
Job Description
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in fresh, flavorful Asian cuisine. Established with a commitment to quality, innovation, and authentic flavors, Pei Wei has grown rapidly, earning a reputation for excellent food and outstanding customer service. The company emphasizes operational excellence, team development, and community engagement, making it a favorite choice among guests seeking delicious Asian-inspired meals in a welcoming environment. As an employer, Pei Wei offers competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities within the food service industry.
The General Manager position at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen plays a pivotal role in ensuring th... Show More
The General Manager position at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen plays a pivotal role in ensuring th... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years general manager experience for external candidates
- 6 months Pei Wei senior or assistant manager experience for internal candidates
- Certification in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a safe food handler's permit within 6 months
- Ability to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours per shift
- Ability to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects up to 30 lbs
- Strong sales building skills
- Effective conflict management skills
- Team-building capabilities
- Prioritize hiring and quality onboarding
- Emotional intelligence and adaptability
- Comfortable with continuous change
- Scheduling and labor cost management skills
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation
- Ability to deliver and hold others accountable for results
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years general manager experience for external candidates
- 6 months Pei Wei senior or assistant manager experience for internal candidates
- Certification in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proven track record in building sales and profitability
- Ability to handle conflict management effectively
- Experience in hiring and team building
- Understanding of safety and sanitation regulations
- Competency in performance management and employee development
- Proficient in administrative tasks including payroll and inventory control
Job Duties
- Ensures operational excellence of designated restaurant
- Takes ownership of guest relations and customer satisfaction outcomes
- Implements, cascades, and sustains company initiatives and goals
- Increases sales and operating profit and sets short/long term plans to meet those goals through local marketing and internal opportunities
- Certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations and can perform duties daily
- Fosters a safe, respectful, and quality employee experience
- Supervises, assigns, and delegates tasks appropriately to management and hourly team members
- Recruits, hires, and trains a full team following internal training specifications for each job position
- Provides ongoing leadership and development to immediate management staff including P/L statement accountabilities, food and labor costs, safety and sanitation
- Acts as a goodwill ambassador to the community
- Uses performance management tools to complete employee appraisals with coaching and feedback
- Ensures all state and federal safety and sanitation guidelines are followed
- Ensures regular repairs and maintenance of the restaurant
- Handles administrative tasks such as hiring, terminating, invoicing, payroll, and cash handling
- Performs regular line checks to maintain all product quality standards
- Makes sure all prep lists and order guides are complete
- Takes responsibility for all cost and food inventories
- Obtains and maintains a safe food handler’s permit as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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