Now Hiring - Xian Famous Food - Store Associate (Ghost Kitchens) $21 / hour in Philadelphia, PA

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Xi'an Famous Foods is a family-owned restaurant group based in New York City, renowned for serving authentic and flavorful specialty Chinese cuisine in a fast-casual setting. With 20 locations across NYC and a loyal customer base, we are excited to bring our signature hand-ripped noodles and bold Northwestern Chinese flavors to the PA area for the very first time. Our PA expansion is just beginning! While we prepare to open our first brick- and-mortar location in Philadelphia, PA, gaining hands-on experience with our operations and flavors. This is a unique opportunity to join us at the ground level--helping to build and grow Xi'an Famous Foods in a new market as we transition from ghost kitchen to full-service restaurant. We're looking for passionate team members who are excited about joining us at the ground level in this new market. This is a unique opportunity to grow with a well-loved brand as we build our presence in the Philly and beyond. Our Mission Statement: We strive to provide delicious, high quality, and authentic dishes of the historic city of Xi'an, China, based on proprietary family recipes, through outstanding hospitality. We will satiate cravings and promote appreciation of our unique cuisine and culture. Responsibilities: * Providing great hospitality to all guests in the form of greeting guests, order taking, handing out orders, providing help as necessary * Performing cash handling duties with efficiency and accuracy * Prepare food in kitchen, always adhering to the recipes and standards of the company * Participating in managing inventory ordering and organization of the store * Maintaining cleanliness of stores and wares/equipment * Assist on tasks as requested by management in and around the store(s) Benefits: * $21/hr starting rate, paid training with fast, knowledge-based promotions. * On top of knowledge-based raises, automatic $1 rate increase every year for Associates in good-standing * Paid time off (on top of standard paid sick leave) * Affordable and comprehensive health/dental/vision/pet insurance * 401K plan * Free meal with every shift and additional 25% discount at our restaurants Requirements: * Authorized to work in the U.S * Able to speak English * Able to understand and follow work rules and procedures * Able to follow directions from supervisors and perform work tasks assigned * Able to receive constructive criticism in a professional manner * Able to interact productively and professionally with co-workers * Able to report to work at scheduled times and to fulfill job requirements for the duration of shift or until relieved of duties * Able to maintain punctual attendance per company policy consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards * Able to work in various stations with various equipment, which all require the use of all limbs and the ability to see at close distance * Able to perform cash handling duties accurately, knowledge of the Toast POS system is a plus. * Able to lift and move at least 50 pounds * Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time * Able to work well under pressure and multitask * Able to work fast/expeditiously * Able to travel to New York for training. (Transportation, per diem, and lodging will be covered by the Company.) * This posting is for multiple upcoming positions across the PA area, as we prepare to open one of our exciting new locations in the region. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $21.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Our stores are quite popular, and are generally very busy and fast paced, especially during busy lunch and dinner rushes. Our staff are expected to handle these rushes while making very few errors. Is this an environment you can find yourself in? * We have high standards and expectations for our staff, and favor those that can meet these criteria (ex: showing up on time, being able to work efficiently and cleanly, able to follow directions, etc). Those that do not meet such standards will simply not last long here. Do you still wish to apply? * Our stores are all equipped with quality control cameras which captures both video and audio (in non-private areas). One main purpose of these devices is to protect our staff, and data captured is used solely for business related purposes. For example, when a guest complains, we investigate footage to determine what, if anything, was actually wrong, whereas many other employers simply blame the staff by default. The cameras have saved our staff from such misunderstandings before. Do you accept this? * Are you able to provide a reference from your previous position upon request during the interview process? * What is your availability on Mondays to Sundays? Please list your availability below. Please note: your provided availability here must be accurate and truthful as it is a potential condition of employment. Immediate changes to it after hire, other than those requiring reasonable accommodation, may affect your continued employment with our company. * Are you over 18 years of age? Ability to Commute: * Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Philadelphia, PA 19104: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person