Pei Wei Asian Diner,LLC(Rio Rancho,NM,USA)Hiring:Restaurant Assistant
Posted on October 24, 2025
Rio Rancho, NM, USA Role Highlights
At a Glance
- Company: Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC
- This role centers on your professional skills within the a dynamic space in Rio Rancho, NM, USA.
- Position: Restaurant Assistant Manager (Based in Rio Rancho, NM, USA)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Posted: Recently.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- Salary:
- Based in: Rio Rancho, NM, USA, NM (a central Rio Rancho, NM, USA location)
- This Rio Rancho, NM, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC team in Rio Rancho, NM, USA, NM is growing.
- Benefit from working in Rio Rancho, NM, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Pei Wei is a modern Asian restaurant chain known for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and commitment to quality dining experiences. Established as a fast-casual dining option, Pei Wei offers a range of Asian-inspired dishes crafted with care and served in a welcoming atmosphere. The company emphasizes operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team member development to maintain its position as a preferred dining destination. Pei Wei operates across numerous locations and seeks dedicated professionals to uphold its standards of service and quality.
The Assistant Manager at Pei Wei plays a crucial leadership role, reporting directly to the General Manager and acting with a high degree of autonomy in managing restaurant operations. This position is responsible for overseeing both the dining room and kitchen activities to ensure compliance with Pei Wei's operational standards. The Assistant Manager handles guest service issues with professionalism, fostering a safe and respectful work environment, and ensuring product quality meets company expectations. They collaborate with the General Manager in managing financial performance by monitoring profit and loss statements and forecasting sales to optimize labor schedules and costs.
This role requires strong communication skills, leadership capability, and hands-on involvement in daily restaurant functions, including training staff on food preparation, executing menu procedures, maintaining sanitation standards, and conducting regular quality and inventory checks. The Assistant Manager steps into the General Manager's role in their absence and supports team member recruitment, hiring, and ongoing development. Proficiency in ordering supplies and managing restaurant maintenance is also critical to this position. Overall, the Assistant Manager at Pei Wei is instrumental in driving business results, supporting the team, and delivering an exceptional dining experience that aligns with the brand's values and operational goals. This is typically a full-time position suitable for candidates seeking growth opportunities within the hospitality industry and who are passionate about delivering excellence in food service and team leadership.
- Two years management experience for external candidates
- one year Pei Wei Manager experience or six months Pei Wei Manager experience and one year previous restaurant management experience
- high school diploma or GED preferred
- ability to handle guest service issues professionally and with composure
- ability to foster a safe, respectful and quality employee experience
- knowledge of state safety and sanitation guidelines
- capability to supervise training and execution of menu items and procedures
- skill in performing product quality checks and inventory management
- ability to support business goals including food costs, labor, and team member retention
- competency in assigning and delegating tasks
- proficiency in recruiting, hiring, and training staff
- strong communication and leadership skills
- physical ability to reach, bend, balance, transport objects up to 30 lbs, and stand or walk for eight to ten hours each shift