Store Associate (Arlington, VA)

Store Associate (Arlington, VA)

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 15 locations across NYC and a loyal customer base, we are excited to announce the opening of our very first brick-and-mortar location outside of New York City in Arlington, Virginia. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter for our brand as we bring our signature hand-ripped noodles and bold Northwestern Chinese flavors to the DMV area for the very first time.

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 expand beyond NYC and build our presence in the DMV and beyond.

What a Store Associate Does:

• 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)

Compensation & Perks:

• $21/hr starting rate, paid training with fast, knowledge-based promotions resulting in wages range of $21-$24.50/hr!
• Quarterly sales goal bonuses available with no limit
• On top of knowledge-based raises, an automatic $0.50 rate increase every half year for Store 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 an additional 25% discount at our restaurants

Qualifications:

• 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