Restaurant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

Tallahassee, FL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $65,000.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

pharmacy benefits

dependent care flexible spending accounts

Healthcare flexible spending accounts

company-provided life insurance

Disability insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

401(k) with employer match

access to financial advisors

one pass gym membership program

Tuition Reimbursement

Crewmember Assistance Program

Pet insurance

weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Early closure for company events

Casual Work Attire

Perkspot Employee Discount Programs

Job Description

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a renowned fast-food restaurant chain specializing in serving craveable chicken finger meals, famously known as their 'One Love.' With a strong reputation for a great crew and a vibrant culture, Raising Cane's embraces a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy that resonates throughout the company. As the fastest-growing chicken concept across the United States, Raising Cane's is on track to become a Top 10 restaurant brand nationally. This growth trajectory is supported by a committed team of crewmembers who play a vital role in the success and expansion of the brand. Joining Raising Cane's means becoming part of a dynamic company culture that fosters teamwork, personal growth, and offering exceptional customer experiences.

The role of a Restaurant Leader at Raising Cane's is pivotal to the strategic direction and operational excellence of each restaurant location. This leadership position requires a strong focus on people development, sales growth, and ensuring profitability while maintaining high operational standards. The Restaurant Leader is tasked with promoting and upholding the unique Raising Cane's culture and service quality to both customers and team members. This role involves hands-on management responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, requiring physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, and bending, often in varying temperature conditions. A Restaurant Leader will oversee daily restaurant operations, act as the manager on duty, handle cash processes, and ensure compliance with company policies, health, and safety regulations.

In addition to managing team members and customer interactions, the Restaurant Leader is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure the overall financial success of the restaurant. This includes monitoring profit and loss statements and implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth. The leader will also manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations of the management team, contributing to workforce development and a positive work environment. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $65,000 annually with monthly training incentives of $1,500, with variations based on location, qualifications, and experience. Raising Cane's provides full-time restaurant managers with a comprehensive benefits package and perks designed to support their health, financial, and personal well-being.

Job Requirements

5+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
Possess a valid driver's license

Job Qualifications

Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Able to recognize problems, set goals, create plans and convert plans into action to solve problems
Able to measure performance, subjectively and objectively with a high level of emotional intelligence
Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and travel as needed for work-related functions and training
Able to manage all public dealings in a professional manner, consistent with Raising Cane's policies and acts as a brand ambassador inside and outside the restaurant

Job Duties

Ensures overall financial success of the restaurant and is responsible for forecasting and budgeting
Ensures overall restaurant compliance to company standards, policies and laws
Hires and terminates management-level crewmembers including status change and payroll process
Creates crewmember work and training schedules
Develops management-level crewmembers including performance management
Acts as manager on duty, opens and closes the restaurant, manages cash handling
Monitors profit and loss statements, develops and executes strategy in all areas of financial and operational performance