Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's•Edinburg, TX

2d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Leader supports the Restaurant Leader in the restaurant’s day-to-day operations and upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture. The role includes hiring and terminating hourly, non-management crewmembers; managing onboarding, status changes, payroll, schedules, training, and performance; acting as manager on duty; opening and closing the restaurant; and managing cash handling and accountability. The Assistant Restaurant Leader also supports shift execution, customer service, employee recognition, restaurant cleanliness, and facility upkeep. The position is performed in a fast-paced kitchen environment and involves interacting with customers. Work takes place inside and outside in varied temperatures and includes working with food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products. The role requires extended periods of walking, standing, lifting, and bending, and use of personal protective equipment as needed. The listed salary range is $55,000–$60,000 annually. A monthly training incentive of $750 is offered, with estimated monthly incentives of $2,000 after training; incentives vary and are based on restaurant profitability. Pay may depend on location, experience, and qualifications.

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 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.
Execute shifts in accordance with 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.