Restaurant Manager

Des Moines, IA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $20.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

pharmacy benefits

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

hospital indemnity

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

401(k) with employer match

Financial advisors access

Gym membership program

Tuition Reimbursement

Crewmember Assistance Program

Pet insurance

weekly pay

competitive pay

Monthly bonus

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Early closure for company events

Casual Work Attire

Employee Discount Program

Job Description

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a fast-growing restaurant brand known for serving premium chicken finger meals that have become a staple for chicken lovers across the United States. Founded on a culture driven by the Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy, Raising Cane's focuses on maintaining a vibrant and positive work environment where every Crewmember plays a crucial role in the company's rapid growth and longstanding success. This dynamic restaurant chain is on track to becoming a Top 10 restaurant brand in the U.S., thanks to its commitment to great food, exceptional customer service, and a strong company culture. With competitive pay and benefits, Raising Cane's offers exciting opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive team setting.

The role of Restaurant Manager at Raising Cane's is a pivotal position responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in overseeing daily restaurant operations and ensuring that all activities align with company standards and culture. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be actively involved in shift management tasks, including managing cash handling, directing crewmembers, enforcing operational policies, and delivering exemplary customer service. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to handle a fast-paced, physically demanding environment where you will work both inside and outside, often requiring standing, walking, lifting, and bending.

The Restaurant Manager acts as the manager on duty, responsible for opening and closing the restaurant while maintaining the highest standards in restaurant zones during shifts. They also ensure the cleanliness and proper functioning of the facility, authorize employee-related functions like discounts and promotions, and utilize various tools and logs to support shift execution and documentation. This role requires a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel for work-related functions and training. Raising Cane's offers an hourly starting pay of around $20, subject to factors such as location and individual experience. Experienced managers may also benefit from monthly bonuses and other perks that enhance the overall compensation package. Joining Raising Cane's means becoming part of a team that values detailed organization, problem-solving, and a high-energy work ethic all while shaping an enjoyable and productive workplace environment for everyone involved.

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and travel as needed for work-related functions and training
Must complete all required Raising Cane's company training programs
Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Able to recognize problems, set goals, execute and convert plans into action to solve problems
Knowledge and skills in staffing, scheduling, people and cost management
Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly

Job Qualifications

Detail-oriented, organized and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Able to recognize problems, set goals, execute and convert plans into action to solve problems
Knowledge and skills in staffing, scheduling, people and cost management
Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
Must complete all required Raising Cane's company training programs
1+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Duties

Ensures operations meet Raising Cane's standards in all restaurant zones during a shift
Acts as manager on duty and opens and closes the restaurant
Manages cash handling and ensures accountability
Enforces Raising Cane's policies and standards
Executes shift management meeting Raising Cane's operations and safety standards
Uses required tools, forms and logs to support shift execution, document results and take corrective action when needed
Directs crewmembers during a shift
Provides exemplary customer service
Utilizes reward and recognition program for the crewmembers in the restaurant
Authorizes employee functions requiring manager approval such as discounts, promotions, timeclock overrides
Ensures cleanliness of the restaurant and ensures the facility is in good working order
Completes other duties as assigned