Restaurant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a rapidly growing restaurant chain specializing in craveable chicken finger meals, widely recognized for its strong culture and commitment to quality. As one of the fastest-growing chicken concepts in the United States, Raising Cane's is on a trajectory to become a Top 10 Restaurant Brand nationally. The company prides itself on cultivating a hardworking yet fun environment, embodied by its Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. This creates a dynamic workplace atmosphere that values both performance and employee enjoyment. The brand emphasizes the importance of its crewmembers, recognizing them as key contributors to its ongoing success and rapid expansion. Full-time Restaurant Managers enjoy comprehensive benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, as well as additional perks such as dependent care and healthcare flexible spending accounts, company life and disability insurance, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness coverage, and a 401(k) plan with employer match available to eligible employees. Other advantages include access to financial advisors, a One Pass gym membership program, tuition reimbursement, crewmember assistance programs, pet insurance, and various perks and rewards tailored to restaurant managers. The compensation package starts at $65,000 annually with an additional monthly training incentive of $1,500. Pay is competitive and depends on location, experience, and qualifications, with ongoing monthly incentives that vary based on restaurant profitability. Pay periods are weekly in most locations, except where local laws require bi-weekly payments.

The role of the Restaurant Leader at Raising Cane's is pivotal, responsible for steering the strategic direction of the restaurant while ensuring operational standards are consistently met. This leadership role involves managing all aspects of restaurant functions, from people development to financial performance. The Restaurant Leader is tasked with fostering the Raising Cane's culture within their team, modeling behaviors, and upholding standards that reflect the brand's values to crewmembers, customers, and business partners alike. The position requires hands-on involvement in the daily operations and physical tasks within a fast-paced kitchen environment. This includes extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, and bending, working both indoors and outdoors under varying temperature conditions. The Restaurant Leader must handle food products, manage allergens, operate industrial equipment, and use commercial cleaning products safely, all while adhering to required protective equipment protocols.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Restaurant Leader is charged with financial stewardship, including forecasting, budgeting, and managing profit and loss to ensure business success. They play a critical role in hiring, training, and terminating management-level staff while managing payroll and scheduling. Performance management and development of the management team are key components, ensuring the restaurant meets high standards of operational and crewmember performance. The Restaurant Leader acts as the manager on duty and is responsible for opening and closing the restaurant, handling cash, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations. Maintaining cleanliness, facilitating training, and using rewards programs to motivate staff are also important aspects of the role. Achieving and maintaining training restaurant status and meeting performance metrics will be indicators of success in this position. Alongside these core duties, the Restaurant Leader may be assigned additional tasks that contribute to the overall growth and smooth functioning of the restaurant.