Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader

Raising Cane's • Fresno, CA

4d

About The Position

The Growth Assistant Restaurant Leader is an Assistant Restaurant Leader who supports Raising Cane’s new restaurant openings (NRO). The role oversees the training team and supports its development, and trains hourly restaurant managers and Assistant Restaurant Leaders while deployed. It also supports the restaurant’s day-to-day operations before and after opening, upholds Raising Cane’s standards and culture across restaurant operations, and leads an NRO when needed.

The work environment includes a fast-paced kitchen and customer interaction. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures, around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, and commercial cleaning products that require personal protective equipment. The role involves extended periods of physical exertion, including walking, standing, lifting, and bending.

Starting pay is listed as $87,000 annually, plus a monthly training incentive of $1,000. Incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability; pay depends on location, experience, and qualifications.

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 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 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.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, and travel as needed for work-related functions and training.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Support day-to-day restaurant operations 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.

What This Job Offers

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