Restaurant Manager

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a leading fast-casual restaurant brand specializing in serving the most craveable chicken finger meals, known affectionately as their One Love. Founded on the principles of great crew culture and an engaging Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy, Raising Cane's has rapidly grown to become the fastest-growing chicken concept in the United States and is on its way to becoming one of the Top 10 Restaurant Brands nationwide. The company prides itself on fostering an environment where each crewmember is valued and plays a crucial role in the company's ongoing success and expansion. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive workplace culture, Raising Cane's offers an inviting environment for individuals passionate about the foodservice industry to thrive. The restaurant maintains high standards for quality and customer service, ensuring a unique dining experience that keeps customers coming back.

The role of Restaurant Manager at Raising Cane's is pivotal in supporting the Restaurant Leader in managing day-to-day operations and maintaining the brand's exceptional standards and culture during shifts. This full-time management position begins with a competitive pay rate starting at $18.00 per hour, complemented by bonuses based on location and experience. The Restaurant Manager's primary responsibility is to oversee restaurant operations during their shift, ensuring health and safety standards are met and every customer receives exemplary service. This role requires hands-on involvement in a fast-paced kitchen and dining environment, demanding physical stamina for tasks such as walking, standing, lifting, and bending. Managers must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and handling food products, allergens, and commercial cleaning supplies safely.

Key responsibilities of the Restaurant Manager include managing cash handling procedures with strict accountability, enforcing company policies, directing crew members effectively, utilizing internal tools and logs for operational support, and maintaining restaurant cleanliness and facility maintenance. The manager also plays a vital role in employee engagement by implementing the restaurant's reward and recognition programs and authorizing certain employee functions such as discounts and promotions. Beyond these duties, the manager acts as the shift leader, opening and closing the restaurant and maintaining a positive environment that exemplifies Raising Cane's values.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment. They should possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be self-driven, flexible, and energetic team players who can work independently or collaboratively. Experience in staffing, scheduling, and cost management, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, is expected. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, as well as participate in necessary training and travel. A minimum of one year of restaurant or retail management experience is required, and candidates must be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Raising Cane's offers comprehensive benefits for full-time Restaurant Managers, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare, life and disability insurance, and hospital indemnity plans. Managers can also take advantage of a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees and access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, fitness memberships through the One Pass Gym Program, employee assistance programs, and pet insurance. Managers also benefit from competitive pay with monthly bonuses, weekly pay (variable in some states), paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, early restaurant closures for company events, casual work attire, and employee discount programs through Perkspot.

This position demands commitment to maintaining the brand's high standards while contributing positively to a growing and dynamic team environment. Raising Cane's maintains confidentiality in hiring and adheres to equal employment opportunity guidelines, promoting a fair and supportive workplace for all employees.