Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a rapidly growing restaurant chain renowned for serving the most craveable chicken finger meals. With a focus on quality and a commitment to an exceptional customer experience, Raising Cane's has firmly established itself as a leader in the fast-casual dining industry. Known for its vibrant crew and unique culture, the company follows the Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy, creating a dynamic and enjoyable work environment for its employees. As the fastest-growing chicken restaurant concept in the United States, Raising Cane's is on track to become a Top 10 Restaurant Brand nationally, driven by a strong emphasis on team cohesion, quality service, and operational excellence.

The role offered is an Assistant Restaurant Leader position, which plays a pivotal role in supporting the Restaurant Leader with the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. This position requires an individual dedicated to upholding Raising Cane's high standards in every aspect of restaurant operations. As an Assistant Restaurant Leader, you will be directly involved in the operational success of a fast-paced food service environment, managing teams, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000, complemented by a monthly training incentive of $750. Further monthly incentives are available post-training, varying according to restaurant profitability and performance.

In this role, you will work in a physically demanding environment characterized by fast-paced kitchen activity. The work entails prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and bending, requiring physical stamina and agility. You will also engage regularly with customers, ensuring their experience is positive and aligns with Raising Cane's customer service values. The work location will involve both indoor and outdoor settings, sometimes under varied weather conditions. Handling food products, common allergens, industrial kitchen equipment, and commercial cleaning chemicals necessitates strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment.

Your responsibilities as Assistant Restaurant Leader will include hiring, onboarding, and terminating hourly crew members, managing payroll processes, creating work and training schedules, and coaching hourly staff to enhance performance. You will serve as the manager on duty, responsible for opening and closing the restaurant and managing cash handling operations with complete accountability. Ensuring the restaurant complies with company policies, operational and safety standards will be a critical part of your role. Additionally, you will coordinate shift activities, deploy staff efficiently, and promote employee engagement through recognition programs. Maintaining restaurant cleanliness and operational functionality also falls under your purview.

Raising Cane's offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time restaurant managers, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits. Employees have access to dependent care and healthcare flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance provided by the company, and additional coverage options such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance. The company supports financial wellness with 401(k) plans featuring employer matching for employees aged 21 and older, access to financial advisors, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Other perks include gym membership programs, crewmember assistance programs, pet insurance, competitive pay, weekly pay, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, early closures for company events, casual work attire, and employee discount programs. This role promises not just a job but a career path within a thriving and supportive company culture dedicated to growth and excellence.