Assistant Restaurant Leader
About The Position
The Assistant Restaurant Leader supports the Restaurant Leader in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture across all areas of restaurant operations. The role includes managing hourly crewmember staffing and performance, shift execution, customer service, cash accountability, and restaurant cleanliness and facility condition. The position works in a fast-paced kitchen and includes interaction with customers, inside and outside work in varied temperatures, and physical exertion such as walking, standing, lifting, and bending. Work involves food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment.
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 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 processes for hourly crewmembers.
- Create crewmember work and training schedules.
- Manage hourly crewmember performance through 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.
- Execute 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 per year.
- Early closure for company events.
- Casual work attire.
- Perkspot employee discount programs.
- Monthly training incentive of $750; incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
