Assistant Restaurant Leader (Assistant General Manager)

Raising Cane's • Blaine, MN

11d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Leader (Assistant General Manager) supports the Restaurant Leader in the restaurant’s day-to-day operations and upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture. The role includes managing hourly crewmembers and shift execution, supporting restaurant operations and safety, and delivering customer service.

The work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and customer interaction, with both indoor and outdoor work in varied temperatures. The job involves working around food products and common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment. Physical activities include extended periods of walking, standing, lifting, and bending.

Starting pay is $55,000–$65,000 annually, plus a monthly training incentive of $750. Pay depends on location, experience, and qualifications. Monthly incentives after training vary based on restaurant profitability.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, and travel as needed for work-related functions and training.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities.
• 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 and analyze problems, set goals, create plans, and put plans into action to solve problems.
• Proficient with technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), and able to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

• New restaurant opening experience preferred.
• Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire and terminate hourly, non-management crewmembers.
• Manage onboarding, status changes, and payroll for hourly crewmembers.
• Create crewmember work and training schedules.
• Manage hourly crewmember performance, including development, coaching, redirective communication, documentation, and other performance management tasks.
• Act as manager on duty and open and close the restaurant.
• Manage cash handling and ensure accountability.
• Enforce Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
• Manage shifts in accordance with Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
• Use required tools, forms, and logs to support shift execution, document results, and take corrective action when needed.
• Deploy crewmembers during shifts.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Use the reward and recognition program for restaurant crewmembers.
• Authorize employee functions requiring manager approval, such as discounts, promotions, and timeclock overrides.
• Ensure restaurant cleanliness and that the facility is in good working order.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Dependent care and healthcare flexible spending accounts.
• Company-provided life and disability insurance.
• Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match for employees age 21 and older.
• Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning.
• One Pass Gym Membership Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Crewmember Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Weekly pay, except in some states where pay is bi-weekly.
• Competitive pay and monthly bonus.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• Eight paid holidays a year.
• Early closure for company events.
• Casual work attire.
• Perkspot employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED