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Restaurant Leader

Honolulu, HI, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

free meal
Paid Time Off
Monthly bonus
holidays off

Job Description

Raising Cane's is a well-established fast-food restaurant chain focused on quality chicken finger meals and exceptional customer service experiences. Known for its vibrant culture and commitment to excellence, Raising Cane's has built a strong nationwide presence with a reputation for friendly service, consistent food quality, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. Employing thousands of dedicated team members, Raising Cane's emphasizes the importance of its crew and management in driving the brand's success and maintaining operational standards across all locations. The company fosters a team-oriented culture where individuals are encouraged to develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to the customer experience.

The Restaurant Leader role at Raising Cane's is pivotal in managing and leading restaurant operations to achieve overall financial success and uphold the high standards that define the brand. This position entails strategic oversight of restaurant operations, rigorous adherence to policy compliance, and comprehensive people management. The leader is responsible for forecasting budgets, ensuring restaurant cleanliness and functionality, maintaining training standards, and driving profit and sales growth through effective team leadership. With a focus on coaching, the Restaurant Leader models and enforces Raising Cane's cultural values for all crew members, customers, and partners.

Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment requires this leader to be adaptable and resilient, often engaging in physical activities such as walking, standing, lifting, and bending. The role involves interacting with customers and overseeing various operational tasks, including cash handling, shift deployment, and performance metrics monitoring. This position also requires managing employee schedules, conducting hiring and termination processes, enforcing company policies, and providing exemplary customer service consistently. The Restaurant Leader acts as the restaurant’s ambassador, representing Raising Cane’s with professionalism and enthusiasm in all public and workplace interactions.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $80,000 to $90,000, offering competitive compensation aligned with the candidate’s experience and performance. Raising Cane's provides valuable benefits, including paid time off, bonuses, and meals during shifts, supporting a work-life balance and workplace satisfaction.

Successful candidates are expected to bring a blend of strong organizational skills, leadership capabilities, and the vision necessary to execute business strategies effectively. They should excel at problem-solving, setting and achieving goals, and maintaining high standards for quality and service. The ideal leader thrives in a dynamic restaurant environment, juggling multiple priorities while fostering a collaborative and energetic workplace. This role often requires working various shifts and may involve travel for training and work-related functions, emphasizing flexibility as a key attribute.

Joining Raising Cane's as a Restaurant Leader offers a unique opportunity to be a significant part of a growing brand that values integrity, team development, and customer satisfaction. Prospective leaders will engage in a challenging and rewarding career path with growth opportunities and the chance to impact restaurant operations positively through strategic leadership and hands-on management.

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some college preferred
  • 5+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
  • New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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 employees and crewmembers
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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