Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC-Restaurant General Manager

Costa Mesa, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a well-established restaurant brand known for its commitment to delivering fresh and flavorful Asian-inspired dishes in a casual dining environment. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and employee development, Pei Wei focuses on maintaining high standards across its multiple locations, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for its customers and team members alike. The company emphasizes quality, safety, and community involvement as core values, making it a preferred employer and dining destination within the fast-casual dining segment.

The General Manager position at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen plays a pivotal role in ensuring the operat... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2 years general manager experience for external candidates
6 months Pei Wei senior or assistant manager experience for internal candidates
Must obtain and maintain safe food handler's permit within 6 months
Ability to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours per shift
Capability to lift up to 30 lbs
Strong sales building competencies
Conflict management skills
Team building abilities
Effective hiring and staffing skills
Emotional intelligence
Adaptability to change
Scheduling efficiency
Food safety focus
Results-driven mindset

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations
Leadership experience in restaurant management
Ability to manage financial aspects such as food and labor costs
Experience with employee training and development
Strong conflict management skills
Proven ability to drive sales and profitability
Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations
Capability to perform administrative tasks and manage teams
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with scheduling and labor cost control
Familiarity with performance management and coaching
Emotional intelligence and ability to adapt management style

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 through local marketing and internal opportunities
Certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations and performs duties daily
Fosters a safe, respectful, and quality employee experience
Supervises, assigns, and delegates tasks to management and hourly team members
Recruits, hires, and trains team following internal specifications
Provides ongoing leadership and development to management staff
Acts as goodwill ambassador to the community
Uses performance management tools for employee appraisals with coaching and feedback
Ensures compliance with state and federal safety and sanitation guidelines
Oversees repairs and maintenance of restaurant
Handles administrative tasks including hiring, terminating, invoicing, payroll, and cash handling
Performs regular line checks to maintain product quality standards
Manages prep lists, order guides, cost and food inventories
Maintains safe food handlers permit timely

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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