Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC-Restaurant General Manager

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a prominent restaurant chain known for delivering a delicious and authentic Asian dining experience. With a commitment to quality, flavor, and exceptional service, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has successfully established itself as a favorite destination for guests seeking fresh and flavorful Asian cuisine. The company prides itself on maintaining high operational standards, providing a safe and sanitary environment, and fostering a quality guest and employee experience. The culture within Pei Wei Asian Kitchen emphasizes continuous growth, teamwork, and community engagement, making it a rewarding place to build a career in the restaurant industry. The General Manager position at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a leadership role responsible for the operational excellence of a designated restaurant location. This position entails providing strong leadership and guidance to the restaurant management team and team members to ensure that all operational standards, processes, and recipes are consistently followed. The General Manager plays a crucial role in driving sales and profitability through setting both short and long-term goals, utilizing local marketing, and leveraging internal opportunities. Being certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations, the General Manager must be capable of performing daily duties and upholding safety and sanitation guidelines. This role requires an individual who can effectively handle guest relations, promote a respectful employee environment, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety. The General Manager is involved in various administrative tasks such as hiring and terminating staff, handling payroll, invoicing, and cash management. Additionally, this role demands strong performance management skills including conducting employee performance appraisals and delivering appropriate coaching and feedback. The ability to build and lead teams, resolve conflicts, and embrace change while maintaining a positive sales culture is essential. The position requires someone who is dedicated to creating great schedules, controlling labor costs, and ensuring the restaurant is always operating at peak efficiency. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of Pei Wei Asian Kitchen while developing and leading a motivated and skilled team.

• 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 and able to perform daily duties
• Obtains appropriate safe food handlers permit within 6 months (or sooner if local regulations dictate) and keeps permit current
• Ability to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs during a shift
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
• Strong competencies in sales building, conflict management, building teams, hiring and staffing, emotional intelligence, embracing change, scheduling effectively, food safety focus, and driving results