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Pei Wei Asian Diner LLC

Pei Wei Restaurant Shift Leader-Hospitality/Culinary

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k) Plan
flexible scheduling
Training and Development

Job Description

Pei Wei is a renowned fast-casual Asian restaurant chain known for its bold flavors and commitment to quality ingredients in every dish. Founded in 2000, Pei Wei has grown into a popular dining destination with multiple locations across the United States, serving fresh, made-to-order dishes inspired by traditional Asian cuisine. The company focuses on delivering an exceptional guest experience by combining fresh food with a vibrant dining atmosphere. Pei Wei prides itself on its innovative culinary techniques, dedication to food safety, and strong community engagement. As a fast-casual dining establishment, Pei Wei places great importance on leadership roles within the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 6 months shift lead experience for external candidates
  • 4 months Pei Wei experience for internal candidates
  • Certified in culinary and front-of-the-house operations
  • Certified food handler
  • Ability to stand and walk for 4 to 10 hours per shift
  • Ability to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly during a shift
  • Ability to hear with 100 percent accuracy with correction
  • Ability to see at 20/20 vision with correction

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • 6 months shift lead experience for external candidates
  • 4 months Pei Wei experience for internal candidates
  • Certified in culinary and front-of-house operations
  • Certified food handler
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to lead and coach team members effectively
  • Experience with cash handling and administrative tasks
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Job Duties

  • Certified/trained in culinary and front-of-the-house operations and can perform duties and coach/verify on a daily basis
  • Certified food handler and can effectively teach and execute company safety and health procedures
  • Effectively communicates through live conversations, email, etc. to team members, management, and RSO
  • Acts as a role model in behaviors, dress, and guest interaction
  • Exhibits desired Pei Wei behaviors and standards and is a role model for dress, behavior, and interaction with guests and team members
  • Effectively leads the team during the shift through coaching, delegation, and verification
  • Effectively follows/executes shift responsibilities as outlined on mod checklist including admin, reporting, scheduling, SMG scores, cash handling, opening/closing duties, inventory/ordering
  • Effectively supports the onboarding/training process including scheduling
  • Effectively performs cash handling procedures according to company policies
  • Effectively handles guest relations and can coach team on behaviors to improve the guest experience
  • Promptly escalates any employee relations concerns to the GM
  • Attends all store manager meetings
  • Effectively executes other tasks/duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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