Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC-Restaurant General Manager

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a well-established restaurant brand specializing in serving authentic Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Known for its commitment to fresh ingredients and bold flavors, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has built a loyal customer base across its locations by combining high-quality food with an inviting dining experience. The restaurant focuses on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and employee development, striving to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for both guests and staff. As a dynamic and growing company, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen places a high value on leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement to deliver outstanding results in an increasingly competitive market. The General Manager position at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is a vital leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational success of a designated restaurant. This role requires a proactive leader who can lead the management team and hourly staff by promoting and sustaining all company operating standards, processes, and recipes. The General Manager ensures that the restaurant maintains a safe, sanitary environment while fostering excellent guest and employee experiences. This role is instrumental in driving sales growth and profitability through strategic planning, local marketing initiatives, and efficient resource management. The General Manager also serves as a goodwill ambassador to the community, reinforcing the brand's reputation and values. In this position, the General Manager will implement company initiatives, manage daily operations including hiring, training, scheduling, and maintaining product quality standards. The successful candidate will be certified in Pei Wei Culinary and Front-of-the-House Operations and will use performance management tools to provide leadership, coaching, and feedback to staff. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing financial aspects such as food and labor costs while ensuring compliance with federal and state safety and sanitation regulations. The General Manager will also oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the restaurant to preserve its operational excellence. Overall, the role demands a seasoned professional with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences and meeting key performance metrics consistently.

• 2 years general manager experience for external candidates
• 6 months Pei Wei senior/assistant manager position for internal candidates
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs during a shift
• Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift