Restaurant Manager

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in serving the most craveable chicken finger meals. Founded on a simple philosophy of Work Hard. Have Fun., Raising Cane's has rapidly grown to become the fastest-growing chicken concept in the United States, aiming to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand nationwide. The company is recognized for its strong culture, exceptional crew, and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. With locations across the country, Raising Cane's offers an engaging, team-oriented work environment where every crew member plays a vital role in the company’s ongoing success and growth.

The Restaurant Manager role at Raising Cane's is a critical leadership position responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader with daily restaurant operations while upholding the company’s high standards and vibrant culture. This full-time position offers an initial pay range of $20 to $24 per hour, depending on location and experience, with added opportunity for monthly bonuses and competitive compensation packages. This role requires a hands-on manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, delivering top-tier customer service, and motivating their team to raise the bar continually.

In this role, the manager acts as the manager on duty, responsible for opening and closing the restaurant and ensuring all operational areas meet Raising Cane's strict standards during shifts. The physical demands involve working in a dynamic kitchen environment with extended periods of walking, standing, lifting, and bending, as well as engaging with customers directly. The manager must maintain facility cleanliness, ensure safety protocols are followed, and oversee cash handling with strict accountability.

Key responsibilities include enforcing company policies, directing crew members efficiently throughout shifts, managing scheduling and staffing, and utilizing internal tools and logs to track performance and address operational issues swiftly. Customer service excellence is paramount, and restaurant managers are expected to lead by example, recognize crew contributions, and authorize employee-related functions like discounts and timeclock overrides. Raising Cane's promotes a casual work attire policy along with unique perks such as early closures for special company events and participation in the Perkspot Employee Discount Program.

Raising Cane's supports its full-time managers with an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare, company-provided life and disability insurance, and additional insurance coverages like hospital indemnity and critical illness. The company also offers financial wellness benefits such as 401(k) with an employer match for employees aged 21 and older, access to financial advisors, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and wellness perks like the One Pass Gym Membership Program.

This position demands a detail-oriented, organized individual capable of managing multiple priorities in a constantly changing environment. The ideal candidate is self-driven, energetic, flexible, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. They must be skilled in staffing, scheduling, people management, and cost control while being tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other systems. The job requires availability to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and travel for work-related training or functions. Raising Cane's mandates completion of all company training programs and prefers candidates with at least one year of restaurant or retail management experience, who are at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Joining Raising Cane's means becoming part of a passionate team committed to excellence, growth, and having fun while serving the best chicken finger meals in the industry.