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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
Paid training
Career Development

Job Description

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in fresh, made-to-order Asian cuisine. Known for its inviting atmosphere and commitment to quality, Pei Wei offers a diverse menu inspired by traditional Asian flavors with a modern twist. The company prides itself on delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high operational standards. Pei Wei has grown steadily, building a reputation for fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes served in a convenient, approachable setting. The chain emphasizes teamwork, training, and leadership development to create a positive work environment and ensure guest satisfaction.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Six months shift lead experience for external candidates
  • Four months Pei Wei experience for internal candidates
  • Certified food handler
  • Ability to stand and walk for four to ten hours per shift
  • Ability to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects up to 30 lbs repeatedly
  • Ability to hear with 100 percent accuracy with correction
  • Ability to see at 20/20 vision with correction
  • Strong action orientation
  • Customer focused mindset
  • Self-motivated
  • Commitment to team and brand
  • Effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Experience leading shifts in a restaurant environment
  • Certification in food handling
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Proficiency in back-office systems including scheduling and reporting
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to coach and train team members effectively
  • Ability to manage cash handling and inventory processes

Job Duties

  • Certified and trained in culinary and front-of-the-house operations and perform duties and coach and verify daily
  • Certified food handler and effectively teach and execute company safety and health procedures
  • Effectively communicate with team members, management, and regional support office
  • Act as a role model in behaviors, dress, and guest interaction exhibiting desired Pei Wei standards
  • Lead the team during shifts through coaching, delegation, and verification
  • Follow and execute shift responsibilities including admin, reporting, scheduling, cash handling, opening and closing duties, inventory and ordering
  • Support onboarding and training process including scheduling
  • Perform cash handling procedures according to company policies
  • Handle guest relations and coach team to improve guest experience
  • Escalate employee relations concerns promptly to the general manager
  • Attend all store manager meetings
  • Execute other tasks and duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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