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Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC

Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC-Restaurant General 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) Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
performance bonuses

Job Description

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a renowned fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Asian-inspired cuisine, known for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience. Founded with a vision to provide guests with authentic Asian flavors in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, Pei Wei has grown to become a beloved destination for food lovers seeking quality and innovation in every dish. With multiple locations nationwide, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen prides itself on operational excellence, culinary expertise, and a strong customer-centric culture that sets it apart in the competitive restaurant industry.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 2 years General Manager experience for external candidates
  • 6 months Pei Wei Sr./Assistant Manager position for internal candidates
  • certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations
  • ability to reach, bend, balance and transport up to 30 lbs
  • capacity to stand and walk for eight to ten hours per shift
  • strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • knowledge of safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to manage scheduling and labor costs effectively
  • must obtain and maintain a safe food handlers permit within 6 months

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 years General Manager experience for external candidates
  • 6 months Pei Wei Sr./Assistant Manager position for internal candidates
  • certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations
  • proven leadership and team management skills
  • experience in sales building and conflict management
  • ability to recruit, hire, and train staff effectively
  • strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • knowledge of food safety regulations and standards
  • proficient in performance management and coaching
  • effective scheduling and labor cost management
  • emotional intelligence and adaptability
  • ability to drive results and meet key performance metrics

Job Duties

  • Ensures operational excellence of his/her designated restaurant
  • takes ownership of guest relations and customer satisfaction outcomes of his/her designated restaurant
  • implements, cascades, and sustains company initiatives and goals
  • increases sales and operating profit and sets short/long term plans to help meet those goals through local marketing and other 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 task(s) appropriately to management and hourly team members
  • recruits, hires, and trains a full team following internal training specifications for each job position
  • provides on-going leadership and development to immediate management staff which may include but is not limited to: P/L statement accountabilities
  • food and labor costs
  • safety and sanitation
  • acts as a goodwill ambassador to the community of Pei Wei
  • uses performance management tools and processes to ensure all employee performance appraisals are completed, with appropriate coaching, correction and feedback being delivered
  • ensures that all state and federal safety and sanitation guidelines are being followed
  • ensures regular repairs and maintenance of the restaurant in a timely manner
  • handles the administrative tasks in daily operations which may include but is not limited to hiring and terminating processes, invoicing, payroll, and cash handling
  • performs regular line checks to maintain all product quality standards
  • makes sure that all prep lists and order guides are complete
  • takes responsibility for all cost and food inventories
  • obtains appropriate safe food handlers permit within 6 months (or sooner if local regulations dictate) and always keeps permit current

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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