Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's•Santa Monica, CA
•$87,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader is an Assistant Restaurant Leader responsible for supporting new restaurant openings (NRO), providing oversight of the training team, and supporting team development. While deployed, the role trains hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders. The position supports day-to-day restaurant operations before and after opening, upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture, and leads NRO when needed. The work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and customer interaction. Work takes place inside and outside in varied temperatures and involves food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment, and physical activity such as walking, standing, lifting, and bending.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of labor laws, staffing, scheduling, people management, and cost management.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able 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 problems, set goals, create plans, and turn 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.
  • Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, and travel as needed for work-related functions and training.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead the training team and oversee trainer development.
  • Lead new restaurant setup and organization, ensuring full and accurate completion.
  • Enforce Raising Cane’s policies and standards.
  • Execute shift management while meeting operations and safety standards.
  • Conduct restaurant performance standards observation walks, document results using tools, and take corrective action when needed.
  • Support strategy planning and execution across all areas of operations.
  • Train hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders while deployed.
  • Support day-to-day restaurant operations before and after opening.
  • Lead new restaurant openings when needed.
  • 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, with bi-weekly pay in some states such as California.
  • Competitive pay plus monthly bonus; eligible for a Restaurant Monthly Incentive Program.
  • Paid time off and sick time.
  • Eight paid holidays per year.
  • Early closure for company events.
  • Casual work attire.
  • Perkspot employee discount programs.
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