Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader (Requires Frequent Travel)

Raising Cane's•Durham, NC
•$55,000 - $59,000

About The Position

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader is an Assistant Restaurant Leader who supports new restaurant openings by providing oversight of the training team and supporting trainer development. While deployed, this role trains hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders. The position supports the restaurant’s day-to-day operations before and after opening, upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture across restaurant operations, and leads new restaurant openings when needed. The role is performed in a fast-paced kitchen environment and involves interacting with customers. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and includes working with food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products requiring personal protective equipment. The work also involves extended periods of 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.
  • 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 of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may constantly change.
  • 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 problems, set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action to solve problems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and able to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

  • New restaurant opening experience.
  • Some college.

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 in accordance with Raising Cane’s operations and safety standards.
  • Conduct restaurant performance standards observation walks, document results using available tools, and take corrective action when needed.
  • Support strategy planning and execution across all areas of operations.
  • Support the day-to-day operations of restaurants before and after opening.
  • Train hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders while deployed.
  • 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, 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.
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